7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Da Vinci's Demons (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series consistently critiques established religious dogma, political corruption, and authoritarian power structures, while championing individual freedom, scientific inquiry, and non-conformity, including the exploration of non-traditional sexuality and later anti-colonial themes, which collectively align with left-leaning values.
The series features traditional casting that aligns with historical portrayals, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on historical events and character development, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
"Da Vinci's Demons" portrays Leonardo da Vinci as bisexual, exploring his same-sex relationships as an integral part of his complex character. While acknowledging historical dangers, the narrative frames societal prejudice as an external obstacle. The portrayal grants Leonardo dignity and agency, affirming his queer identity without condemnation, contributing to a net positive impact.
The series consistently portrays the Catholic Church as a corrupt, power-hungry, and oppressive institution, using its authority for political gain, violence, and suppressing knowledge.
The series portrays mystical and philosophical aspects of Islam, particularly through characters like Al-Rahim, as sources of ancient wisdom and profound knowledge, often contrasting positively with European religious dogma.
The film portrays Jewish communities as victims of Christian persecution, with the narrative framing this bigotry as wrong and positioning the audience to sympathize with them.
Da Vinci's Demons does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While a male character briefly cross-dresses as a disguise for a mission, this is presented purely as a plot device and not an exploration of gender identity. The series contains no narrative elements that depict or engage with transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series features numerous historical figures whose on-screen portrayals maintain their documented historical genders. No established characters, whether historical or from prior canon, are depicted with a different gender.
The show primarily features historical European figures who are portrayed by actors matching their historical race. Fictional characters created for the series, such as Zoroaster, do not constitute race swaps as they are original to the show's narrative rather than established historical figures in that specific context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.3
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