It's a little bit like Doctor Who meets the Borgias, they've picked Da Vinci out of history and given him a fantasy series. It is fun, it's exciting, I get that it is truly inaccurate, but in it's own way it's really good fun to watch. Series 1 is well worth a look, and the quality continues into the second.

It is a visual treat, it is stunningly filmed and directed, it's a visual treat, the effects are fabulous too.

Tom Riley is really good as DaVinci, he's great fun, exuberant and bursting with energy. Elliot Cowan is fabulous as Lorenzo, he is an actor of intense charisma, when he is on screen you watch.

There are some truly beautiful actors and actresses in this, Laura Haddock, Greg Chillin, and of course Elliot Cowan. The women all put in a lofty way, and the guys all have their shirts pulled so their chests are out, it's really comical. They all have beautiful teeth, fabulous skin and glorious hair, get past that and you'll learn to really enjoy this swashbuckling romp. It's big fun. 8/10

To be honest, I think this show is fascinating. There are bunch of beautiful graphics, action sequences, adventures, thriller etc.. which blow your mind.

This is truly an amazing show and gives the audience the entertainment factor that they deserve not the historic side of Leonardo Da Vinci.

the only problem in my opinion is the pronouncement of the names. it is more of an English accent than an Italian which doesn't justify the beauty of the name. this the only annoying thing in the series so far, however we can use to it as the show goes on.

my true advice, give it a try. you will not regret it. you want an entertainment you got it.

If you are looking for a real historical fiction about Leonardo da Vinci this is not the right series to watch. Fantasy and dark worlds, contaminations from Dracula and the contemporary era make this fiction strange and unlikely, but to be faithful to reality is not the main goal of the director. So, if you take the series as it is, with a Leonardo that is a genius but also a sort of rockstar, then you can appreciate it and have fun following his adventures. I liked him and I liked the count Riario and Zo. The rythm is good, in each episode many things happen and you really want to discover what will happen at the end. Three seasons are long, but if you are not in a hurry it is a good way to spend some hours.

I think this show was done very well, and I normally don't leave reviews on shows. BUT seeing how many negative comments it got kinda annoyed me. Reason being is this show is not a discovery channel special on De Vinci's life. It's clearly a fantasized presentation of his life. I think it's unfair to the writers, producers, actors and everyone else who partook in creating this show to be brought down like this because it wasn't historically accurate. It never claimed to be, and if that's what people think they're getting when starting this series, they should think again and maybe picking up a book instead. For all those who are looking for an interesting, and fresh show to get into I'd definitely recommend it. Though if you're gonna get into this show with a mindset of being a hardcore critique then you should just move on to something else.

You will hear all sorts of things: historically inaccurate, amateurish acting, disgraceful to da Vinci, bitch-and-moan etc.

Do not listen to these people. This new series has many things working for it. Yes, the haircuts are always perfect, and their teeth are nice and white...if you can get over this common theatricality then you are in for an exciting new show. It is well written with promises of refreshing adventure to come.

IMDb has become a battleground for swaying mass opinion away from controversial truths. Do not let the negative reviews sway you from what will be a fun, intelligent series.

After watching the second episode, I am VERY excited for the next episode. This is the best Adventure series on TV.

I thought the show was great and fun to watch. Those people that try to compare this to actual factual events in Da Vinci's life should maybe stop for a moment and realise this is not a DOCUMENTARY and does not pretend to be either, therefore it is not required to follow his every day life chores of the man. I mean how BORING would the series be then, hence why documentaries are produced. Don't like it? go read a book, personally I look forward to. I wouldn't say it is a 10, but i'm going to give it a 10 because of the pathetic scores some unimaginative people have scored it, as it does not deserve such arrogant scores of 1 or 2.

I read some of the reviews of this show on IMDb and i have to say i wasn't pleased. I don't get why people didn't like the pilot episode. I mean shows like arrow and spartacus have a rating of 8.7 whereas this show only got a mere 8. To me the pilot seemed pretty good. The lead character had enough depth in him to make him likable. His mysterious past, quick witty answers and knack for getting into troubles will make the show even more enjoyable as it progresses. What I loved about the show was the background music which is one of the best I've heard on TV. I also liked how they created florence considering its budget it seemed a decent job. For those who are complaining about historical inaccuracies then let me tell you most of the shows on TV are historically inaccurate eg. spartacus. If you want historical accuracy you can turn to documentaries, there are dozen available on da vinci.and for those of you who can't see him in a sword fight why can't a genius, who can work with both of his hands can't be a swordsman. i mean if sherlock can beat the hell out of everyone in a fist fight(in the movie) why can't da vinci fight. In short it seems like a promising show with secret socities, conspiracies and many twists to come and i'm looking forward to the next episode

I must say I have been looking forward to this show since I first laid eyes on the trailer. The acting is superb, the dialog is very well written, the setting is both beautiful yet can seem to have a darkness about it. I enjoyed every minute of it with Da Vinci's quick wit to the manipulation between characters. Though some parts did seem to move quite fast giving the thought "Where the hell did that come from and why so soon?" The only thing I can say could be better is the graphics, I know it's a television show and recreating an entire historic city would prove costly however a bit of love put into it could have make it seem less...cartoon perhaps. None the less it is a small detail in the grand scheme of things. I highly recommend watching this show there will be more greatness to come I am sure.

Da Vinci's demons isn't too bad, as long as you're willing to accept that it's in the fantasy genre.

The series is about a historical figure made by people who never opened a history book, if you can deal with that then you probably will enjoy it to an extent. When I say to an extent, I mean it's not a brilliant show (the acting, the plot.. and what especially disturbs me is the supernatural aspect of it which is just not suitable for a series like this), it tries to convince you that it is intelligent but in fact is far from it.

But as I said before, as long as you're willing to ignore any links to reality and history, it is watchable.

First of all, I would like tot say that Starz did a magnificent job creating a fantasy series (which is essentially what it is. Nowhere is actually claimed that this is supposedly a historically accurate retelling of Da Vinci's life) based upon the life of one greatest men to live. Now, while it isn't even close to the actual historical Da Vinci, it doesn't mean that you should write off this series as drab. On the contrary, there is nothing wrong with basing yourself off history and build your own story around that. If you want historical accuracy, please go watch a bloody documentary. If you go into this series expecting a history lesson (and then complain about the fact that it isn't), you might as well walk around with a sign reading "I am an imbecile". It is classified and described under the genre "historical fantasy" for a reason. Further more The setting and the costume works is absolutely beautiful, showing Florence's extravagance in an exaggerated manner. The CGI, just like Starz' previous series, Spartacus, was in some places quite jarring to say the least. A good example of that would be the helicopter shot near the beginning where guards are marching across a courtyard. But that is negligible in my personal opinion. While I do like the more extravagant, arrogant Da Vinci, none the less I find his performance sub par in certain scenes. Especially those where he is acting out a scene of pain, or fear. It isn't convincing enough, it is once again far too exaggerated. But then again, that seems to be the entire theme of this series. The mythological elements worked into the series is interesting to me, it adds a magical aura to the storyline, to the point where it is the the stereotypical thing of "You are destined, fate has chosen you.", which doesn't make it bad, but it isn't original either. I'm looking forward to where this series is heading. It has some great potential. Although it is quite sad that people are clenching their behinds so hard because it isn't a documentary, considering the series is listed as a historical FANTASY. Learn to read, then think, then form your opinion, then share it.

This show defiantly brings something new to the plate. With a highly entertaining story that leaves you wanting more by the end of the episode. The dialogue was written really well. The actors do a stupendous job every episode bringing there characters to life. The cinematography is done extremely well with some extremely beautiful shots. The production value of course is high quality of course that's what you can expect from a premium channel. Locations were fantastic in the first season like it really stood out to me. Personally I highly recommend this show. The first season was brilliant besides some people saying that it is inaccurate. I personally don't know if it was going for being accurate but I enjoyed it in the end. I look forward to seeing the 2nd season! Brilliant! 10/10

Although I applaud anything that celebrates science, and DD does this, although in a overly fantastic manner. But why do they find a need to mix in mysticism? The complete opposite of science. The show constantly implies a mystical connection between the great mind and a secret order of magicians. Why? Sure, mysticism was a big part of life at the time, but isn't the point of Leonardo's journey to strive against ignorance and "magic"? The show isn't bad, as long as it does not get "Lost", I will keep watching!

The actors do a good enough job of making things interesting but I keep waiting for the next invention and not the conflicts. I love the use of the pope as the villain!

Ps: The music is really good!

When I watched the trailer of "Da Vinci's Demons" I knew that this title will provide us with a lot of entertainment and action, but only a few historical facts. After watching the first episodes I can confirm this opinion. People searching for the real historical events from the biography of Leonardo certainly will be disappointed. However, those who like me are looking for a breath of freshness and ingenuity consider this TV series to be very successful. First of all, we have the opportunity to see the extraordinary genius inventions come to life and I have to admit that they do so in spectacular way. The story has been enriched by the threads of intrigue and romance that give the history extra flavor. Those critical of this form I refer to historical films, but fans of entertainment at a good level, I encourage to familiarize yourself with this title. Acting is on a really decent level, sound and video as well. Therefore, if anyone is interested in alternative history of Leonardo da Vinci, which is very colorful and creative, or just looking for good entertainment will find this series to be extremely successful.

This show is ridiculous. I just can't get beyond the anachronisms which start in the first scene when I'm supposed to think that da Vinci took drugs. And that they were mixed with tobacco which didn't event get to Europe until da Vinci well into the 1500s.

Has no one else in America ever learned anything about da Vinci besides me? This show leads me to believe that my fellow Americans must be philistines if they can find anything redeeming about this show. And all the crap about secret societies is just superfluous. The real story is much more interesting than this crap.

Furthermore, the drawings glimpsed are poor. Why not just use copies of da Vinci's drawings?

I was hoping for something more like the Borgias. This subject matter has potential. But using da Vinci's name for this series is misleading and disappointing.

The cartoons and illustrations are poor. The hairstyles are anachronistic. The clothes show lack of research. The soldiers' hats are more Napoleonic than renaissance. Da Vinci's show of his chest (and other cast members) is too unrealistic.

I've read many reviews about the series, some people are euphoric, some some thought it was painfully bad. It is a matter of view:

When you watch the series with the expectation of a series that is very relevant to the historical facts and the life of Leonardo, you gonna have a bad time. The series has almost nothing to do with the life of the young Leonardo Da Vinci, except for some inventions and the characters who lived in that time.

But when you like a series that is with a wonderful story, action and good acting it is a fine series to watch. The cinematic are fantastic, the story is touching and the cliffhangers are astonishing. If you love Game of Thrones (it is not as good as Game of Thrones, else you'll get your expectations too high) and you don't care about the inaccurate facts, you will like this series.

I Can't believe all the 1 and 2 star negative reviews based on the show's complete lack of historical accuracy. Really? IT'S A FANTASY - GET OVER IT! Would it somehow be more acceptable if it took place in an alternate universe? Or maybe the Producers should have sold it as a re-imagining of history like Inglorious Bastards? Let's face it people, anyone looking to acquire their history from a weekly fantasy T.V. series has already lost the battle. It's just a fun show. So if you have a problem with that I suggest you grab a beer and some popcorn and enjoy the show before the thin air up there on top of your high horse causes anymore brain damage!

Starz did such a fantastic job crafting this, not only in the cinematography, but in the scope, artistry and story lines. It manages to encapsulate all the lush decadence of the period with its harsh and ofttimes corruptible nature.

Why no one has ever considered covering the amazing man that was Davinci before is beyond me, but seeing how he lived and what he did is thoroughly intoxicating. What I think should, and most likely will make most viewers flock to this is experiencing how his ideas came to fruition, from what inspired them and how he searched out such inspiration.

I love it when a show manages to entrance me with both good and bad whilst constantly leaving me craving for more. The first episode was so wondrous I cannot wait for more.

This series is in the same genre as Spartacus and The Borgias. Lavish production values act as a backdrop for scenes including "mature" levels of sex, violence and language. It is, therefore, pretty and pretty gross at the same time. It's "faction"- a fictitious interpretation of historical figures and/or events.

This isn't being shown on the Smithsonian or History channels for a very good reason.

Some of the other reviews are just plain ridiculous (and a bit pompous.) Short of actually being there – no one not even the greatest scholars are capable of offering us a truly accurate account of his life. Even DaVinci's own notebooks spare us the details of things that he found unimportant or irrelevant.

Don't waste your time looking for inconsistencies. It's fiction - so treat it that way and enjoy the show.

nothing more interesting in this serial.. just a series of events like a regular series.. i personally think that its over rated by people.. i have read work and inventions of Leonardo but the way they are showing in serial, its like a 21st century college guy having fun from using science school lessons... it could be much better than this, instead of using animations and flickering of his fingers. not good story and less explanation of events..

nothing more interesting in this serial.. just a series of events like a regular series.. i personally think that its over rated by people.. i have read work and inventions of Leonardo but the way they are showing in serial, its like a 21st century college guy having fun from using science school lessons... it could be much better than this, instead of using animations and flickering of his fingers. not good story and less explanation of events..

a nice series. seductive for the good script, easy to criticize it for the absence of historical accuracy, useful for the essence of Rennaissance and for a real original portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. against the expectations , despite the negative verdicts, but, more important than the small respect for the events of the period, it is a smart work. the mix of different genres, the veil of fairy tale, the spirit of adventure, the science as tool for discover the truth, the demons and the angels, the references to mysteries from a long tradition of European culture and not only are virtues who transforms it not exactly in result of a trend or only entertainment. but in a sort of rare science of detail. because, far to be drop from Dan Brown's universe or a Discovery documentary, it has its identity. and that is the great thing who defines it.