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Set in 15th-century Renaissance Florence, the series chronicles the rise of the Medici family from simple merchants to the most powerful dynasty in Europe. The narrative begins with the death of Giovanni de' Medici and the subsequent struggle of his sons, Cosimo and Lorenzo, to maintain the family's banking empire while navigating the treacherous political landscape of the Italian city-states. As they consolidate power, they must contend with rival noble families, the influence of the Papacy, and the moral compromises required to shape the future of art, culture, and politics. Throughout its three seasons, the series explores the tension between the family's ambition and their legacy as patrons of the arts. From the intellectual and political challenges faced by Cosimo the Elder to the turbulent leadership of his grandson, Lorenzo the Magnificent, the show depicts the personal sacrifices, betrayals, and triumphs that defined the Medici era. It is a sweeping historical drama that examines how a single family's wealth and influence fundamentally altered the course of Western civilization.
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Following the death of his father, Cosimo de' Medici takes control of the family bank and navigates the political intrigue of Florence while overseeing the construction of the Duomo.
Set twenty years later, the story follows a young Lorenzo the Magnificent as he takes power and faces the Pazzi conspiracy, which threatens to destroy his family and the city.
Lorenzo faces the aftermath of the Pazzi conspiracy and struggles to maintain his authority and the stability of Florence against external threats and internal dissent.
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