Da Vincis Demons Season: 1 Episode 1
Viewers expecting a documentary should look elsewhere. Da Vincis Demons season 1 episode 1 proudly flies in the face of history. The real Leonardo was older in 1477 (25, accurate here), but he was not an action hero. He never built a working submarine, though he sketched early concepts. The Sons of Mithras are entirely fictional, as is Lucrezia Donati as a spy.
However, the episode captures an essential truth: Leonardo was driven by an insatiable curiosity. His notebooks are filled with inventions centuries ahead of their time. The show merely asks: what if he actually built them? What if the Medici court was a hotbed of espionage? The result is alt-history that feels authentic in spirit, if not in fact.
As of 2025, the series is available for digital purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Starz Play. The pilot is often available for free on YouTube via official clips, but for the full 58-minute director’s cut, a subscription is required. da vincis demons season 1 episode 1
Rating for "The Hanged Man": ★★★★½ (9/10) Lost half a point only because the hallucination sequence lingers a bit too long. Otherwise, a flawless opening act.
Have you watched Leonardo’s rooftop race? Do you think the Sons of Mithras are a silly addition or a genius twist? Let us know in the comments below. And remember: “The truth is a labyrinth. Only the fearless find the center.” Viewers expecting a documentary should look elsewhere
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