Leonardo: Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes · ★ 6.3

What Season 1 of Leonardo

Season 1 of Leonardo has 8 episodes and premiered on March 23, 2021. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.

8episodes

Mar 23, 2021released

Apr 13, 2021Latest episode

6.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Episode 1
Mar 23, 2021 · 53 min · ★ 5.5
In Milan, in 1506, Leonardo da Vinci is arrested on charges of having poisoned Caterina da Cremona. After declaring his innocence to Stefano Giraldi, an official of the Podestà, Leonardo recalls his days as an apprentice in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio, where he first met the model Caterina.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Steve Thompson, Frank Spotnitz · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, Andrew Knott, Giancarlo Giannini, Gabriel Lo Giudice
1x02 Episode 2
Mar 23, 2021 · 52 min · ★ 6.4
As Leonardo's achievements are recognized and his reputation grows, one risky decision could destroy everything he has worked for. When an unforeseen situation further undermines his reputation as an artist, he sets his sights on the Duchy of Milan and leaves Florence.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Frank Spotnitz · Starring: Andrew Knott, Giancarlo Giannini, Gabriel Lo Giudice, Robin Renucci
1x03 Episode 3
Mar 30, 2021 · 47 min · ★ 7.0
Leonardo moves to Milan, determined to obtain the patronage of the Regent Duke Ludovico Sforza. When reality proves to be less attractive than expected and Leonardo is asked to devote himself to a great theatrical performance instead of a painting, it is a new encounter that helps him to free his imagination, allowing him to see in the theatrical production a great opportunity.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Gabbie Asher · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, James D'Arcy, Alessandro Sperduti, Andrea Garofalo
1x04 Episode 4
Mar 30, 2021 · 51 min · ★ 5.4
When Ludovico asks Leonardo to create an equestrian statue in honor of his father, it stimulates his ambition even more, and the artist strives to exceed the expectations placed on him. While working on the work, Da Vinci places his trust in a person everyone would judge unreliable: Salaì, a resourceful young thief.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Steve Thompson · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, Gabriel Lo Giudice, James D'Arcy, Alessandro Sperduti
1x05 Episode 5
Apr 6, 2021 · 48 min · ★ 6.6
Following the death of Ludovico's wife, Leonardo is assigned a new commission but struggles to deal with his inner turmoil; after taking on board some wise words from Fr. Luca Pacioli, Leonardo seeks assistance.
Directed by: Alexis Cahill · Written by: Frank Spotnitz · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, Gabriel Lo Giudice, Max Bennett, James D'Arcy
1x06 Episode 6
Apr 6, 2021 · 51 min · ★ 6.8
Returning to Florence, an uninspired Leonardo accepts to paint the portrait that will become the Mona Lisa; after failing to repair his relationship with Caterina, Leonardo goes to Imola, where he receives much praise from his employer.
Directed by: Alexis Cahill · Written by: Frank Spotnitz · Starring: Max Bennett, Robin Renucci, Corrado Invernizzi, Lorenzo Adorni
1x07 Episode 7
Apr 13, 2021 · 46 min · ★ 6.6
Having found Caterina, Leonardo continues his work, but is frustrated by the growing success of a younger artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. Putting his feelings aside, Leonardo allows himself to be persuaded to accept a new commission.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Steve Thompson · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, Robin Renucci, Corrado Invernizzi, Giovanni Scifoni
1x08 Episode 8 Season Finale
Apr 13, 2021 · 52 min · ★ 5.7
With time running out, Stefano races to save Leonardo and finally discovers the truth behind his biggest kept secret; armed with the facts but lacking the evidence, an unexpected revelation leaves Stefano turning to an unlikely source for help.
Directed by: Daniel Percival · Written by: Steve Thompson, Frank Spotnitz · Starring: Antonio De Matteo, James D'Arcy, Poppy Gilbert, Alessandro Sperduti