The BEST episodes of Leonardo da Vinci season 1

Every episode of Leonardo da Vinci season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Leonardo da Vinci season 1!

This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels his journey while shedding light on his lasting impact on future generations.

Last Updated: 6/16/2025Network: PBSStatus: Ended
Part Two: Painter-God
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8.04
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#1 - Part Two: Painter-God

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2024

Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.

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Part One: The Disciple of Experience
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8.03
32 votes

#2 - Part One: The Disciple of Experience

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2024

Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

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