Da Vinci’s Demons (2013 – 2015)

Beyond the iconic artist, sculptor, and inventor we all know, this gripping drama unveils a vibrant portrait of Leonardo da Vinci as a young man – a whirlwind of passion, daring, and adventure. The series plunges us into Renaissance Italy, where a fresh-faced Da Vinci, barely in his twenties, is commissioned by the powerful Medici family to orchestrate an elaborate Easter celebration in Florence. But this is just the beginning; he’s soon designing formidable war machines, delving into unsettling rumors of demonic possession at a secluded convent, and crossing paths with intriguing figures like a mysterious Turk and the infamous Vlad Dracula. Throughout his journey, Da Vinci's boundless curiosity leads him to push boundaries – even attempting to build an extraordinary suit for underwater exploration.

The fragile peace of Florence shatters as the fallout from the Pazzi conspiracy sends the city spiraling into turmoil. Leonardo da Vinci finds himself stretched to his physical and intellectual limits, desperately striving to protect Florence against escalating pressure from Rome. In the aftermath, old wounds deepen, new rivalries ignite, and the Medicis confront unprecedented dangers, resorting to extreme measures to safeguard their power. Meanwhile, driven by a lifelong mystery, Leonardo relentlessly pursues the legendary Book of Leaves, hoping it holds the key to unlocking his mother's hidden past. But he’s not alone in this quest; dangerous adversaries emerge, proving even more formidable than the Pope’s forces. His search will lead him on an extraordinary journey across distant lands, forcing a profound reckoning with everything he thought he knew about the world – and himself.

The vibrant world of Leonardo da Vinci shatters with the brutal Ottoman invasion of Otranto. Amidst the chaos of battle, Leo witnesses a chilling twist: his own inventions turned against him, stolen from someone within his inner circle—a betrayal that leaves an indelible mark. The loss and devastation of war weigh heavily on him as Rome calls for a Crusade. Driven by a thirst for justice and a chance to confront those responsible, Leonardo joins the holy mission, only to find himself entangled in a new nightmare: a wave of gruesome murders sweeping across Italy, threatening to derail the Crusade before it even truly begins.