Florence is thrown into chaos in the wake of the Pazzi conspiracy and Leonardo da Vinci must push the limits of his mind and body to defend the city against the forces of Rome. When the dust settles, friends are buried and rivalries enflamed. While the Medicis go to unthinkable lengths to deal with new threats, da Vinci continues on his quest to find the fabled Book of Leaves and uncover the secret history of his mother. He'll come to realize that he has lethal competition in his quest-- new enemies who may be even worse than the forces of Pope Sixtus. His search will take him to faraway lands and force him to reevaluate everything he knew about the world and his own history.

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From Saturday, March 8 - 23, STARZ will offer the entire eight-episode first season of "Da Vinci's Demons" for sampling to all U.S. consumers online at Starz.com and on the STARZ PLAY service. Many large cable, satellite, and telco distributors of STARZ will offer the entire first season through their respective Free On Demand and online platforms.

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• Still haunted by the absence of his mother and the secrets surrounding her disappearance, da Vinci searches for a compendium of knowledge called The Book of Leaves. The quest for The Book of Leaves is perilous, taking da Vinci on a path far beyond his imagination and will put him and those he loves at great risk.
• Though Lucrezia lives in a society ruled by men, she is not trapped by the conventions of her time. Alongside her exotic new companion, Quon Shan, she pursues her own quest for those she loves. Lucrezia’s quest for justice takes her far from home, forcing her to confront foreign lands and the prospect of her own death.
• The quest for The Book of Leaves is perilous, taking Riario on a journey of discovery, which disturbs his all–consuming faith. Though Riario is ruthless and unwavering – utilizing every resource at his disposal – his humanity is somewhat restored by a heartfelt romance from an unlikely source that will change him forever.
• As head of the Medici Bank, one of the most influential institutions in Europe, Lorenzo is the de facto ruler of Florence. Away from his wife, Lorenzo is charmed by his old flame Ippolita, now married to King Ferrante’s son, whose desire has not dimmed since their courtship many years ago.

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• Witty and charming, Zoroaster brightens the darkest moments on da Vinci’s perilous journey while helping his friend out of several near death experiences in the New World. While he has no interest in the elevation of art, he certainly possesses other qualities that are representative of the Renaissance: an enjoyment of wine, beautiful women and merriment.
• While Lorenzo is off in Naples, Clarice learns to rule as a woman in a world governed by men who are determined to replace a female leader. With Carlo de Medici acting as her advisor, Clarice grows in power, ruling the Medici Bank with an iron fist.
• Ima, Inca High Priestess, is as strikingly beautiful as she is formidable. Quechan for "What Power," Ima holds sway over her people beyond that even of Topa Inca, the emperor of the Inca.
• Pope Sixtus IV remains unwaveringly committed to expanding the power and scope of the Catholic Church. He considers Florence to be a sinkhole of debauchery and seeks to either force them to bend to his will or burn to ashes.

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RatskyWatsky said:

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TheOddOne said:

I hope the have some kind of Dracula episode like season 1. It was a fun episode.

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Fezan said:

wow never heard of this show ? what kind of show is it and is it fun ?

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Cornballer said:

The goofy, fun atmosphere is entertaining enough, but it's strangely disrupted with the occasional burst of nudity or throat slashing. It's a bizarre mix in terms of tone.

It's fun and certainly improves as the season goes on. Worth checking out, imo.

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NotTheGuyYouKill said:

Yeah, it becomes pretty awesome. Tons of fun.

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Net_Wrecker said:

I'll be back next season because it's a fun show for the most part.

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dead souls said:

I never in a million years would've thought this show would be as good as it is, but so far it's my second favorite new show of 2013 (after Hannibal).

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Ducarmel said:

It's good, there isn't much criticism against it except that they did not resolve any of the storylines for season 1 in the end.

The main cast is strong, even some of the secondary characters are good too.

There is some fantasy in it, what I like about the fantasy elements is its not in your face it always comes as a subtle pleasant surprise and makes perfect sense.

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GungHo said:

this feels like a Rob Tapert adventure show (i.e. Hercules, Xena, Legend of the Seeker) with nudity. That's not a bad thing.

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JerkShep said:

The show is dumb fun, it's so over the top but at the same time it doesn't take itself too seriously, I have to say I'm really enjoing it more than I expected.

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TheOddOne said:

I hope the have some kind of Dracula episode like season 1. It was a fun episode.

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RatskyWatsky said:

I hope every episode in season 2 is like the Dracula episode!

Also, I hope they don't end the season on another cliffhanger, especially given Starz' tendency to cancel everything* after two seasons.

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Beyond the sword-and-sandals bloodlust of “Spartacus,” finding a premium niche has been challenging for Starz, which has seen some ostentatious misfires. In “Da Vinci’s Demons,” however, the service has found its niche, conjuring a mix of debauchery, fun and sheer wackiness. The show returns for a second season that ups the ante on swashbuckling and arcane mythology, while continuing to cleverly use the famed artist/inventor’s innovations as a blueprint; this year, that includes a seafaring riff that contains some of the buoyant qualities the channel’s “Black Sails” lacks. David Goyer’s series isn’t for everyone, but in terms of a creative spark Starz could do (and indeed, has done) considerably worse.

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Cornballer said:

- Variety review:

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This loopy historical fantasy about Renaissance-era polymath Leonardo da Vinci (Tom Riley) as a sexy-nerd machinist superhero clunked in season 1…but why dwell on the past? Especially since this is an improvement. Despite protracted cliff-hanger wrap-up, the premiere pulses with big-picture narrative drive, more dialed-in acting, and greater depth of feeling. Smartest move: ramping up Riario, Leo's foil (scene-stealer Blake Ritson). It's still a bit chintzy, though — it simply can't support the scale it craves. Yet DA VINCI just might have purged enough creative demons to be, at the very least, a guilty geek pleasure.

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dead souls said:

Yeah, I thought the Dracula one would be cheesy but it was great.

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After initially announcing that the second season of the Starz drama series Da Vinci’s Demons would premiere on Friday March 28th at 10pm, FOX UK has pushed the series back a week and it will now premiere on Friday April 4th at 10pm.

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“Da Vinci’s Demons” tells a compelling and well-crafted story, with religious drama, political intrigue and a cast of strong characters swirling around Da Vinci, one of the most creative people who ever lived. It is also a dense story, built on nuanced plots and personalities.

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Cornballer said:

Poor Giulino comes back from the dead to get stabbed again anyway.

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RatskyWatsky said:

Hah, I forgot about that! And then there was that cliffhanger... :/

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NotTheGuyYouKill said:

Goddamn, there was!

It was a crazy one too. Lorenzo about to kill DaVinci and then Riario going insane with a rocket launcher

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RatskyWatsky said:

They literally just stopped the episode mid scene. That's not how you do a cliffhanger! >:I

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NotTheGuyYouKill said:

I was actually legitimately screaming at my TV.

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The Blood of Man

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The Pazzis make their move; Leonardo gambles for the future of Florence; Riario makes progress in his quest for the Book of Leaves.

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Cornballer said:

- MTV

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Season Two Cliffhanger

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Nilaul said:

When is the first episode?

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RatskyWatsky said:

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It's in the OP.

Saturday, March 22 at 9

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Tokubetsu said:

After s1's ending I hate how slow this episode unfolded.

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RatskyWatsky said:

You think so? I thought they hit the ground running this week.

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