Da Vinci's Demons

Editor Reviews

• Moss Tanner

  Rating: 4

  4

  April 29, 2025

  "Da Vinci's Demons" presents a highly fictionalized, action-packed account of Leonardo da Vinci's early life. This series imagines the Renaissance genius not just as an artist and inventor, but also as an adventurer, a mystic, and a hero involved in secret societies and quests for forbidden knowledge. Set in 15th-century Florence, the show blends historical figures and events with fantastical elements, including ancient cults, mysterious texts, and supernatural visions. It's a visually dynamic series, filled with inventive contraptions (often inspired by Da Vinci's real designs), sword fights, and political intrigue. While not historically accurate, it's an entertaining ride that portrays Da Vinci as a swashbuckling hero navigating a world on the brink of discovery and darkness.