'Medici' Season 3: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Italian drama's final installment
The Medici family of Florence, Italy had a major impact on not just medieval Europe, but also on the way the world banks today. No other family has had such an influence on Italy's and Europe's history.
The Medici family's influence resulted in the building of the largest bank in Europe in the 15th century, four Popes of the Catholic Church, among other important figures also came from this family. They financed the invention of the piano and opera and funded the construction of Italy's best-known architectural marvels such as Saint Peter's Basilica and Santa Maria del Fiore.
The family was also patrons of history's most eminent artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Sandro Botticelli. They were protagonists of the counter-reformation, from the beginning of the reformation through the Council of Trent and the French wars of religion. As such, the Medici family's saga rivals even 'Game of Thrones' in terms of violence and political intrigue. The first season featured Richard Madden as Cosimo de' Medici and Dustin Hoffman as Cosimo's father, Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici.
Season 2 fast-forwarded to tell the story of Lorenzo de' Medici, also called Lorenzo the Magnificent. The role was played by Daniel Sharman. The upcoming season will also focus on Lorenzo and complete his story.
Release date
The third and final season of 'Medici' will be released on Netflix on May 1.
Plot
The third season begins immediately after the events of Season 2 in the aftermath of the Pazzi conspiracy. To recall, the Pazzi family members were rivals with the Medici family, despite Lorenzo's old friendship with Francesco de' Pazzi and Lorenzo's sister, Bianca marrying Guglielmo Pazzi.
The Pazzi conspiracy led to the death of Giuliano de' Medici, Lorenzo's brother. Lorenzo retaliated and the ordeal ended when Francesco and his uncle, Jacopo, the instigator of the conspiracy were hanged.
In Season 3, Lorenzo must face a military coalition from the Pontifical States and the Kingdom of Naples, led by the ambitious Girolamo Riario. This retribution comes since the Catholic Church and the Pope were the Pazzis' customers and supporters. Lorenzo then undertakes a diplomatic journey to Naples to negotiate peace between the Vatican and Florence.
Cast
Daniel Sharman
Daniel Sharman is an English actor best known for his roles in 'Teen Wolf', 'The Originals', and 'Fear the Walking Dead'. He plays the role of Lorenzo de Medici. We first met him 20 years after the events in the series' first season, which was titled Medici: Masters of Florence.
Synnove Karlsen
Synnove Karlsen is a British actress best known for her roles in 'Clique' and 'Dead Birds'. She plays the role of Clarice Orsini, Lorenzo's wife. We will see Karlsen in the upcoming third season of the show after she consolidates her place in the Florentine society at the end of the 15th century and within the Medici family. In the new season, Clarice has to prepare for great change after the tragic Pazzi conspiracy.
Toby Regbo
Toby Regbo is an English actor and musician best known for his roles in 'Reign', 'The Last Kingdom', and as young Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise. He plays the role of Tomasso Peruzzi.
Bradley James
Bradley James is an English actor best known for his roles in 'Merlin', 'Damien', and 'Underworld: Blood Wars'. He plays the role of Lorenzo's brother, Giuliano de' Medici.
The show also stars Sarah Parish, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jack Roth, Callum Blake, Johnny Harris, and Sebastian de Souza.
Creators
The show was created by Frank Spotnitz and Nicholas Meyer. Spotnitz previously worked on 'The Man in the High Castle', 'The X-Files', and 'Transporter: The Series'. Meyer has worked on 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home', 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan', and 'Time After Time'.
Trailer
With each season, the show takes a leap of ten years, and with the final season, we might see the same. Season 3 will see Lorenzo seeking retribution after discovering his brother, Giuliano’s inhumane murder. We could also see Giulio, the illegitimate son of Giuliano de Medici’s, who was raised by Lorenzo
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