28 minSeason 2 • Episode 13
LatestFlorence is at war and Piero has control of the superweapon. With all the odds against them, can Leo and his friends stop Piero before it's too late?
Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme starring Jonathan Bailey as teenage Leonardo da Vinci. In 15th-century Florence, young Leonardo and his friends try to solve mysteries in 15th century Florence. His group includes fellow artists Lisa Gherardini—who disguises herself as boy named Tom—Machiavelli, and Lorenzo De Medici. Leo and Tom become apprentices at Verrocchio's workshop, where the maestro himself teaches them new artistic skills. A second series premiered on 20 September 2012, wherein actor James Clyde replaced Alistair McGowan in the role of Piero de' Medici. It was announced on 21 January 2013 that Leonardo would not be recommissioned.
Acting
Jonathan Bailey's pre-Bridgerton charm is absolutely unhinged.
Costume
Lisa's boy disguise actually works — rare TV miracle.
Writing
Machiavelli as a chaotic best friend? Chef's kiss.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jonathan Bailey filmed this between stage roles at the National Theatre, making him a legit working RSC actor doing children's television.
The show predated the YA historical boom by years — no wonder it got cancelled before its time.
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