Medici: Masters of Florence 2016

Overview

Medici: Masters of Florence is a television series that chronicles the history of the Medici family. The narrative follows the family as they transition from their origins as simple merchants to becoming influential power brokers. This rise to prominence sparks both an economic and a cultural revolution in Florence. Throughout their ascent, the family members navigate a landscape filled with challenges as they accumulate a long list of powerful enemies. The family, also known as the House of Medici, originally attained wealth and political power in Florence, Italy, during the 13th century through their success in banking and commerce. The historical Medici family ruled Florence and later Tuscany for much of the period between 1434 and 1737. By 1532, the family acquired the hereditary title of Duke of Florence, and in 1569, their territory was elevated to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. The series captures the trajectory of this Italian bourgeois family as they exert their influence over the region while contending with the significant opposition they face along the way.