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Leonardo

Born the illegitimate son of a notary in the rural town of Vinci, Leonardo's lonely childhood leaves him with a relentless, near-superhuman drive to understand everything. Under questioning by a Milanese investigator who holds Leonardo's life in his hands, we come to see the terrible personal sacrifice that led him to create masterpieces that changed the way we see the world forever.

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Cast & Crew See All

Aidan Turner
Leonardo
Matilda De Angelis
Caterina da Cremona
Freddie Highmore
Stefano Giraldi

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode 1

Tue, Aug 16, 202254 mins

Milan, 1506. Leonardo is arrested for poisoning Caterina de Cremona. After protesting his innocence to Stefano Giraldi, Leonardo remembers back to his days as an apprentice in Andrea del Verrocchio's studio, where he first meets Caterina.

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Awards

  • 2021 - Magnolia Award - Best Foreign TV Series - nominated
  • 2022 - La Pellicola d'Oro -TV Series - Best Special Effects - winner
  • 2022 - La Pellicola d'Oro -TV Series - Best Gaffer - winner
  • 2022 - La Pellicola d'Oro -TV Series - Best Key Grip - winner

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