Leonardo

2011·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons·NR
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic475.5Rotten Tomatoes––

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Leonardo fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, mystery, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Leonardo is a British children's television series broadcast on CBBC. The show is an adventure programme featuring a teenage Leonardo da Vinci starring Jonathan Bailey. The series is set in 15th-century Florence. A second series premiered on CBBC on 20 September 2012, starting with episodes one and two being shown back to back. For Series 2, 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 for a third series.
Children's AdventureHistorical FictionYoung Leonardo da VinciMystery SolvingFamily FriendlyBritish TVInvention & CreativityWholesome EntertainmentEducational Elements

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Leonardo

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Where can I stream Leonardo legally?

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Leonardo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Leonardo worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Leonardo rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Leonardo have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.

Is Leonardo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Leonardo?

Critics47
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Leonardo higher (60) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Leonardo air?

It ran from 2011 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Leonardo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Leonardo?

8ATAUDEESFRGBINUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Leonardo in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Leonardo use?

Friends All AlongIt Works Better with BulletsWelcome Back, TraitorHistorical Villain UpgradeThe Convenient Store Next DoorIronic Echo CutCool BikeBatman GambitProtagonist TitleHave You Told Anyone Else?Science HeroVerbed Titleand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for Leonardo, including Friends All Along, It Works Better with Bullets, Welcome Back, Traitor.

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