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The 10 best shows like Leonardo
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The historical fiction series Leonardo is about the tumultuous life of its titular Renaissance artist as he adapts to the changing times of Italian history and his pursuit of artistic excellence.
With the second season that premiered this August, interest in the fuboTV program has been revived. In fact, fans of the show have a wide variety of similar period dramas and even documentary shows that offer more varied perspectives on Da Vinci’s life and the evolution of other great artists over the years. The truth is that even years after his death, his life and multiple talents continue to enthrall writers and showrunners.
10 Doctors (2016-2019)
Streaming on Netflix
History buffs would know that Leonardo da Vinci might not have acquired his legendary status if it weren’t for the family of merchants and patrons known as the Medici (who also financed the Pope).
From the same creators that Leonardo, Medici serves as a worthy prequel to the series as it depicts the elite drama that took place at different historical moments in the Renaissance era. The ensemble cast includes several faces familiar with the historical drama and fantasy genre, including Dustin Hoffman and game of thrones actors Richard Madden and Sean Bean.
9 The Crown (2016-)
Streaming on Netflix
The British royal drama covers different periods in the life of the monarch Elizabeth II as well as all the other controversies in which her family finds itself. Instead of glorifying its protagonist, The Crown takes a definitive look not only at the just evolution of the monarchy but also at other political events that have shaken Britain over the years.
Although the time periods and events covered The Crown i Leonardo are so far apart, fans of some outrageous historical drama are likely to appreciate both shows. There is a fair amount of melodrama, but the overall execution is so good that even the most die-hard students of history wouldn’t complain.
8 Genius: Picasso (2018)
Stream on Hulu
Second season of the biographical anthology series genius finds Antonio Banderas in one of his most impressive roles as Spanish Cubist painter Pablo Picasso.
From covering the political nature of his work to his artistic inspirations and even some of his questionable mannerisms, Genius: Picasso includes enough melodrama with historical facts to appeal to art geeks and relative novices alike. How Leonardo also has its fair share of historical liberties (without taking away the essence of the central figure), this show about another art visionary would be good consumer material.
7 The Borgias (2011-2014)
Streaming on Netflix
If there was any other Renaissance-era family that could rival the power of the Medici, it would be the Borgias. While the former finances the Papacy, the latter ascended to the religious institution.
Of course, this rise to power was fueled by his own conspiracies and betrayals, a central element that this three-season drama tries to explore. With a talented cast led by Jeremy Irons as Pope Alexander VI, the premise and time of The Borjas it’s enough to attract fans Leonardo.
6 Leonardo (2003)
Broadcast on FuboTV
Before 2021 Leonardo won new audiences, was the 2003 miniseries Leonardo which came closest to replicating a similar atmosphere and narrative. Avid watchers of period dramas would be delighted to find them Hall of the Wolf alumnus Mark Rylance excels in the title role with his theater background being put to good use.
Although Rylance rose to global popularity after his Oscar win for Steven Spielberg’s historical drama Bridge of Spies, Leonardo remains one of his most underrated roles, and offers a flashback (along with new details like Leonardo’s apparent closeted love life), especially for those keeping up with the current series.
5 Marco Polo (2014-2016)
Streaming on Netflix
The rise of new-age streaming platforms has given rise to interesting interpretations of various crucial historical roles that viewers otherwise knew bits and pieces of. Starring Lorenzo Richelmy as the Italian explorer Marco Polo and Benedict Wong as the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan, the Netflix historical drama is a hilarious depiction of the arduous voyages undertaken by sailors of the era, as well as the unexpected interaction of multiple cultures in an unknown world. .
The lives of Marco Polo and Leonardo da Vinci were separated by nearly a century, but it’s the men’s constant drive to be visionaries in their respective fields that would be worth checking out. Leonardothe fans
4 Da Vinci’s Demons (2013-2015)
Broadcast on Starz
A fantasy version of Da Vinci’s early years, this series doesn’t feature art as much as the other nefarious aspects of his life. A visionary inventor, he has been linked to several secret societies (especially thanks to books like Dan Brown’s). The Da Vinci Code).
Da Vinci, who already became introverted in the internal politics of the Pazzi and Medici families, also dabbles in the occult as a mysterious society known as the Sons of Mithras. obviously, Da Vinci’s Demons it is deeply rooted in fiction in contrast Leonardo, however offers some questions and mysteries that are relevant to the eventful life of Renaissance man.
3 Raiders of the Lost Art (2014)
Stream on Hoopla
Naturally, because of his influential legacy, da Vinci’s paintings (including the famous The Mona Lisa) are some of the most stolen and treasured by modern museums. As the title suggests, Raiders of the Lost Art is a historical documentary series featuring some of the world’s most notorious art heists.
obviously, Leonardothe protagonist also receives an episode dedicated to him with an account of the theft of the artist’s portrait Lady with an ermine. Of course, it’s a brilliant explanation for anyone interested in the history of garments from different artistic movements and cultural contexts. Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt and many others are discussed in great detail.
2 The Life of Leonardo da Vinci (1971)
Broadcast on Pluto TV
One of the first biographical representations of the artist was the 1971 miniseries The life of Leonardo da Vinci. The Italian-language production stars renowned Italian star (born in France) Phillipe Leroy, who was also nominated for an Emmy for his performance.
In the same way that Leonardo, is interestingly based on eyewitness accounts of his life and speculative theories, apart from the facts that are rooted in recorded history. This offers an immersive tour of Da Vinci’s creative world.
1 The Renaissance Unchained (2016)
Broadcast on Pluto TV
A large part of historians have established that the Renaissance originated and evolved in southern Europe. However, the English art critic and historian Waldemar Januszczak advocates an alternative theory which suggests that the moment of art and culture underwent a genesis in the north.
Whether viewers agree with Januszczak’s claims or not, it’s still interesting to consider his perspective from a subjective point of view. And given LeonardoThe creative historical liberties of, I would just ask fans to check out more alternate facts.
