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Limited Series – Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

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Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci struggle to find work and navigate the whims of patrons in Renaissance Florence; Florence at the end of the 15th century is famed for banking, trade and the skill of its artists.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jul 7
Even Renaissance scholars will be entertained by this PBS-by-way-of-BBC presentation, which is something of a hybrid, a drama-documentary, and one slightly misleading in its advertising: “Renaissance” is really the Michelangelo story. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) 02/18/2025
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These depictions were so realistic, and Dance’s script so closely based on the writings of Michelangelo himself, that it really did begin to feel as though we were hearing the artist’s voice across the centuries. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Eddie Mann

Michelangelo

Sophie Okonedo

Narrator

Joshua Duffy

Raphael

Jonny Glynn

Leonardo da Vinci

Charles Dance

Old Michelangelo

Emma Frank

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 2, 2024 Rise Michelangelo and Leonardo clash and compete in the world of Renaissance Italy, navigating a deadly world of powerful patrons, violent warfare and artistic rivalry. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 2, 2024 Rivalry Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 2, 2024 Redemption Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. Details

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Season Info

Director
Emma Frank
Executive Producer
Alexander Leith
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 2, 2024