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The Best Episodes of Leonardo da Vinci Season 1

Every episode of Leonardo da Vinci Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Leonardo da Vinci Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Leonardo da Vinci Season 1 Episode 1 - The Disciple of Experience
    8.1/10(111 votes)

    #1 - The Disciple of Experience

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Leonardo da Vinci Season 1 Episode 2 - Painter-God
    7.8/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Painter-God

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Disciple of Experience" is the best rated episode of "Leonardo da Vinci" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Painter-God".