Note: Some spoilers for Da Vinci's Demons: Season 1 follow.
Da Vinci's Demons is historical fantasy. If you're looking for anything resembling the actual life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, it's best to look elsewhere. However, if a swashbuckling, Spear of Destiny wielding, Dracula fighting da Vinci, who has the stones to challenge the entire Holy Roman Empire interests you, well you're in luck. Simply put, Da Vinci's Demons is eight episodes jam-packed full of action, sex, violence and a whole lot of fun.
Created by David S. Goyer, Da Vinci's Demons is the type of show that sneaks up on you quickly. We're introduced to a young and energetic Leonardo da Vinci (Tom Riley) whose enthusiasm for the beauty of nature is only equal to his love of getting himself into trouble. He's exciting and his energy is infectious, not only for his companions, Nico (Eros Vlahos), Zoroaster (Gregg Chillin), and Vanessa (Hera Hilmar), but also for the citizens of Florence. Not all of them may appreciate his eccentricities, but he's certainly a local celebrity.
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