Da Vinci's Demons: Season 1

Great series. Very unusual. Great actors.

Great series sad that it ended. Would definitely buy again.

En perfecto estado , muy linda presentación. El audio está en inglés original y en español latino . Genial

I cannot recommend this highly enough. I see some criticisms in regard to historically. I'd say if you wish to know more about DaVinci watch a documentary! This session introduces us to the man and his art. He is a patron of the Medici's in Florence - Italy was a conglomeration of countries at this time. The various families ruled their area with a degree of fear and the Medici's use DaVinci's intellect in designing war machines-rotating cannon and bombs. He receives commissions that he does not always finish! We see the city of Florence and meet its many characters. The underlying theme is that Leo (as he is called by his friends) has an ability to remember (and draw) anything he's ever seen-but can't recall his mother. His quest to find her leads him to a mystic/magician who tells him if he can find the Book of Leaves all will be revealed. Said book is supposed to reveal many mysteries - and Leo is always in search of knowledge. I especially enjoyed how we can "see" what Leo is thinking - as he imagines designs/paintings the images appear on the screen as if he is drawing it for you. I knew DaVinci was a master of different arts but had no idea just how much (and that part is historically correct!). The costumes, the music, all the actors are wonderful. Yes there's a fair amount of sex and violence and the series touches on Leo's homosexuality in involving a court case where he is charged with sodomy (though said individual was a prostitute - Leo's sexuality is a matter of public record - he was charged with sodomy and rather disappeared for some time in real life). So if that type of sex scene or gore is objectionable to you-this show is NOT for you! Otherwise, it's a delicious feast

product came in perfect condition! i always wanted to own this show and im so glad i made the purchase. very pleased with the quality.

I love everything about this show and hope it gets tons more attention in its second season. The cast is wonderful--not a weak link in the lot--and the writing is fun and funny and just plain entertaining. The lead, the lovely Tom Riley, is new to American audiences but I predict he will be a household name in a very short time. This role will make him a star in the US. He's the perfect mix of mad genius and vulnerable young man and don't even get me started on the hot. ;) I look forward to seeing what else he will do in his career.The DVD could have a lot more special features than it does and I would have preferred commentary on different episodes than the ones they chose (specifically, I was missing commentary on pivotal Ep 4, The Magician). There are NO outtakes, which was a real disappointment. I'm sure there were some funny moments they could have shared with the viewers--we love that stuff. :) Maybe next time.I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys 'The Tudors', 'The Borgias' or 'Game of Thrones'. It's whimsical, too, but not so much that you feel manipulated. Just let your imagination go with this fun, engaging story and you won't be disappointed.

Well acted and beautifully shot but this take on the life of Leonardo Da Vinci may not be for everyone. A lot of artistic license was taken with the storyline, but I found it very entertaining. Like other Starz television series (Spartacus come to mind), it is graphic in language and sexual content but not quite as violent. I never get the feeling the script was written as an accuse to use the graphic content as a way to hook that portion of the viewing audience who likes R rated productions. The storyline keeps the audience wondering if Da Vinci will survive the social and political ordeals he constanly faces, which gave the writters a backdrop for using Da Vinci's genius to get him through impossible situations. My father, who is 94, saw three episodes and found it negative because it didn't always have happy endings. But knowing they can't kill of the main charactor, I found it edgy and creative. Maybe this production will appeal more to an audience expecting a Starz type production.

Thanks for nostalgia trip!