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Leonardo
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What's the Story?
LEONARDO (Aidan Turner) a struggling painter's apprentice, is one day arrested and accused of murder by Stefano Giraldi (Freddie Highmore). The victim? "Love," otherwise known as Caterina da Cremona (Matilda De Angelis), Leonardo's best friend and confidante. All Stefano needs to do is pin anything onto Leonardo and write him off as guilty, but something isn't adding up. Leonardo's journey goes through major historical and life events as Stefano tries to figure out what would lead Leonardo to murder...or if he even did it in the first place.
Is It Any Good?
It's no mystery that this fictional exploration of art and murder will keep viewers on edge. Leonardo has a fantastic murder mystery story, paired with great performances by Aidan Turner, Matilda De Angelis, and Freddie Highmore. Although fictitious, the creative inaccuracies in this series provide depth to notable figures and art pieces throughout history. Any viewers who enjoy art or murder mysteries (or both!) would find this an entertaining watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the historical accuracy of Leonardo. Why is it important to know how truthful a historical TV series actually is? How would you find out about this show's accuracy? Do you favor more authenticity or a "better" story?
How does Leonardo demonstrate perseverance throughout this story? Why is it an important character trait?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 23, 2021
- Cast : Aidan Turner , Matilda De Angelis , Freddie Highmore
- Network : CW
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
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- Last updated : December 2, 2022
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