Netflix fans gripped by 'highly underrated' period drama with two major Game Of Thrones stars - raving 'it's a must-watch!'
Netflix fans have been gripped by a 'highly underrated' period drama with two major Game Of Thrones stars.
The historical drama, titled Medici, first aired in 2016 and consists of three seasons.
Based in 15th-century Renaissance Florence, the series follows the Medici dynasty as it 'flexes its power in politics and the arts,' according to the synopsis.
The show has largely gone unnoticed despite boasting an impressive cast of well-known talent.
In the first season, Medici: Masters of Florence, Game Of Thrones actor Richard Madden stars as Cosimo de' Medici.
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The Scottish actor played Robb Stark in the first three seasons of the fantasy drama between 2011 and 2013.
While another Game Of Thrones star, Sean Bean, joined Medici in season two and plays Florentine banker Jacopo de'Pazzi.
He previously portrayed Ned Stark, who was head of House Stark in the drama series.
The show has received rave reviews from fans on Rotten Tomatoes and one penned: 'Outstanding! In every way. In a world of streaming, this series has slipped through the eyes of the masses.
'Highly underrated. Gripping from the first episode to the last with the extraordinary casting of Richard Madden at the helm this is a must watch.'
Another agreed: 'Heavily underrated show.'
'Must watch! Outstanding production. Medici brings you back to Renaissance, in all its splendour and conflict,' someone else said.
'Politics and art are at the central stage. Great acting, costumes and texts. Great way to revisit history and art lessons, and then go back to look further by yourself.
The show has received some raving reviews from fans on Rotten Tomatoes as well as some less positive takes from others
'You don't always have a show where the main characters are of such historical significance. Some themes are still relevant today.'
The first season has a mediocre 50% score on the review site but one fan penned: 'Criminally underrated! Don't be turned off by the critics score - it's a must see.'
Another gushed: 'Loved, loved, loved it. Bingeworthy for sure!'
But Medici hasn't been well received by everyone and one viewer penned: 'Not my cup of tea at all.'
Someone else added: 'An entertaining watch, and very well performed, but the history is just way off. They murder characters (actual historical figures) that in reality died in old age. Makes it hard to get immersed in when they change the facts.'
Medici is available to stream on Netflix now.
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