7.3/10295 votesLoading...#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Frank Spotnitz, Stephen Thompson
7.3/10226 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Frank Spotnitz
7.3/10181 votesLoading...#3 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/6/2021
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.
Director: Alexis Cahill
Writer: Frank Spotnitz
7.4/10193 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Stephen Thompson
7.4/10186 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2021
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.
Director: Alexis Cahill
Writer: Frank Spotnitz
7.4/10176 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/13/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Stephen Thompson
7.6/10219 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Gabbie Asher
7.6/10192 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021
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.
Director: Daniel Percival
Writer: Frank Spotnitz, Stephen Thompson
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"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Leonardo". It scored 7.3/10 based on 295 votes. Directed by Daniel Percival and written by Frank Spotnitz, Stephen Thompson, it aired on 3/23/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".