Da Vinci’s Demons Episode 1.07 “The Hierophant”
• It's definitely one of the best episodes of the first season.
• There’s a bit of a crime caper feel at times.
• There’s one hell of an “I didn’t see that coming” moment that’ll leave you reeling.
• Riario has a bit of a sadomasochistic vibe going on.
• Someone cosplays as a character from Don’t Look Now! (or more probably they’re pretending to have a particular illness).
• Pazzi proves to be an even bigger git than we’d previously thought.
• There’s a wonderful contraption giving access to somewhere (da Vinci, it seems, isn’t the only steampunk ahead of his time).
• Something we’ve only seen previously in the title sequence makes an appearance.
• There’s one or two props that look very, very familiar… and not from Da Vinci’s Demons . One will either make you smile or go, “Ooooooooh!”
• If you’re still doubting this show is fantasy, this episode should convince you.
• An ’80s rock band gets a name check (and it’s not Iron Maiden).
• Leonardo saves us from having to see the Pope’s todger again.
• A conspiracy moves up a gear, with a surprise guest conspirator revealed.
• The Pope makes Leo an offer he can refuse.
• Ah, so that’s who that bloke is…!
• There’s a great ’60s Batman moment.
• Overall, it's a rollicking good yarn, that suddenly turns into something much darker.
