Medici: Masters of Florence (2016)
The epic rise of Florence's most powerful dynasty — merchants who reshaped Europe and ignited the Renaissance.
Medici: Masters of Florence - Series Information
- Original Title: I Medici
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Frank Spotnitz, Nicholas Meyer
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, War, Politics
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: 55 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Italian
- Spoken Languages: Italian, English
- First Air Date: October 18, 2016 (United States - TV-14), October 18, 2016 (Germany - 12), October 18, 2016 (France - 10), October 18, 2016 (Australia - MA 15+), October 18, 2016 (Brazil - 14), October 18, 2016 (Mexico - B), October 18, 2016 (Spain - 18), October 18, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Rai 1
- Production Companies: Wild Bunch, Big Light Productions, Lux Vide, Rai Fiction
- Production Countries: France, Italy, United Kingdom
- Alternative Titles: Медичите (BG), Medicejové: Vládci Florencie (CZ), Medici (US), Médici: O Magnífico (BR), I Medici (IT), Великолепные Медичи (RU), Medici: Masters of Florence (FR), Medici: Masters of Florence (UK)
Medici: Masters of Florence - Plot
The story of the Medici family of Florence, their ascent from simple merchants to power brokers sparking an economic and cultural revolution. Along the way, they also accrue a long list of powerful enemies.
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Medici: Masters of Florence - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Frank Spotnitz
- Nicholas Meyer
Main Cast
- Sarah Parish
- Daniel Sharman
- Synnøve Karlsen
- Alessandra Mastronardi
- Sebastian de Souza
- Raoul Bova
- Annabel Scholey
- David Brandon
- Bradley James
- Richard Madden
Writers
- Nicholas Meyer
- Frank Spotnitz
- Alex von Tunzelmann
- Sophie Petzal
Medici: Masters of Florence - FAQs
Where can you stream Medici: Masters of Florence?
Medici: Masters of Florence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Tubi TV and Plex.
Is Medici: Masters of Florence based on a true story?
Yes, the series is rooted in historical fact. The Medici family were real figures who dominated Florence during the 15th century, financing the Italian Renaissance and wielding enormous political influence. While the show dramatizes events and characters, the core historical framework — including key figures like Cosimo and Lorenzo de' Medici — is grounded in documented history.
Who are the main actors in Medici: Masters of Florence?
The series features Richard Madden as Cosimo de' Medici and Daniel Sharman as Lorenzo de' Medici across its run. Supporting cast includes Sarah Parish, Synnøve Karlsen, Alessandra Mastronardi, Sebastian de Souza as Sandro Botticelli, Raoul Bova, Annabel Scholey, Bradley James, and David Brandon.
How many seasons does Medici: Masters of Florence have?
The series ran for three seasons totalling 24 episodes. Season 1 is subtitled Medici: Masters of Florence, while Seasons 2 and 3 are both subtitled Medici: The Magnificent, with the third season serving as Part 2 of that story arc. The show concluded in 2019.
Why did Richard Madden leave after Season 1?
Richard Madden played Cosimo de' Medici in Season 1, set in the early 15th century. Seasons 2 and 3 shift the timeline forward to the era of Lorenzo de' Medici, requiring a new lead. Daniel Sharman took over as the protagonist, reflecting the generational leap in the story rather than any departure controversy.
When did Medici: Masters of Florence first air?
Medici: Masters of Florence premiered on October 18, 2016, with simultaneous releases across multiple territories including the United States, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and South Korea. The series originally aired on the Italian public broadcaster Rai 1.
What is Medici: Masters of Florence about?
The series chronicles the Medici dynasty's transformation from Florentine merchants into the most powerful family in Renaissance Europe. Blending political intrigue, family drama, and lavish period detail, it traces how their banking empire and patronage of the arts ignited a cultural revolution — while earning them a formidable roster of enemies.
What is the content rating for Medici: Masters of Florence?
Medici: Masters of Florence is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains political violence, period-accurate conflict, and mature dramatic themes consistent with its Renaissance historical setting.
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