Medici: Masters of Florence [DVD] [2017]

Being a fan of period drama I found the Medici series very much to my liking.Set in 15th century Florence amid the warring factions of the various city republics, the Medici family have risen from merchants to bankers, and now aim to be bankers to the Pope and in so doing hope to become influential not just in Italy but on the world stage.Dustin Hoffman plays the dogmatic and ruthless Giovanni, father of Cosimo and Lorenzo played here byRichard Madden and Stuart Martin respectively, all of whom are magnificent in their roles.As to be expected in a series that portrays secretive historical figures, the writers and director take quitea bit of artistic licence with the plot and there are flashbacks to earlier times that might prove confusingto some viewers but it all fits together to make addictive viewing.There is violence, some sexual scenes, but nothing too graphic. The music seems to fit in well with theperiod.It all seemed to be over too quickly for me so I hope that series two comes out on DVD in the not toodistant future.Released in 2017 on 2 discs.Over 430 minutes viewingSpecial Features,Subtitles in English.

We loved this Series watched all three seasons... Still found Season one the most Authentic. Strange listening to Sheffield Accents in Florence Italy in the 15th Century referring to Sean Bean aka Richard Sharpe But did very much enjoy all of the Seasons good acting and plots all around. A Shame 'Medici' Wont return for a Season four

A slow burner which grew on me as the episodes progressed. There are a lot of wonderful shows about the medieval legends (Borgias etc), and this is, for me, almost one of the best. Beautifully filmed on location with a good script and talented actors, who, mostly, are unknown to me (there is excellent dubbing of the foreign actors and the voice actors get a credit at the end). So it hurts ne to say that the English actors and Hoffman are what prevents me giving 5 stars. Richard Madden plays Cosimo on one note and is frankly,..dull. Hoffman contributes nothing as the father. He is just miscast and I know he is a wonderful actor, just not here. Annabel Scholey does her best but the script for her character gives her little chance to shine. As episode 2 progressed I thought everything began to improve and by the end I was hooked. Good quality transfer, sound and subtitles. Well worth a go if you like historical drama. Accurate? Who knows? Don't care much!

Ideal for cold nights in by the fire with snacks.

Dustin Hoffman doesn't get much of a part in this, so don't get your hopes up. However, the handsome Richard Madden certainly makes up for it. The story is set in Florence in the Renaissance period. There are a lot of plots and counter plots going on which doesn't make life at all easy for the Medicis, as well as a few murders. The costumes and sets are great as well as the acting. Well worth viewing.

Good morning,DVD Medici: Masters of Florence arrives at my address. Both Dvds are perfect, new. It is first season, story of Medicinoble family from the year 1430. All 8 episodes are very interesting, with excellent Dustin Hoffman.Thank you very much for these 2 Dvds, I can reccomend it.With regards.Jiri Skoda

Only just discovered too late that disc one lip synch is fine, disc 2 annoyingly out

Viewing at home I enjoyed it very much thank you

Pour faire partie de ma série de films historiques et très bonne série!

Works fine in my region free player. As new as described, well packaged.

Es una serie magnífica

Bel cofanetto della prima stagione de I Medici!Ogni disco ha i contenuti speciali (vedi foto per i dettagli) ed è presente anche un libretto.La Rai per l'edizione di questa stagione ha fatto qualcosa di particolare rispetto al suo solito e il risultato è ottimo!La qualità dei dvd è ottima, le immagini sono ben definite (non me ne intendo e non posso dare informazioni tecniche).Sono soprattutto contenta che ci siano tanti contenuti speciali che arricchiscono il cofanetto!Ottimo acquisto!

最近日本でも紹介される機会の多い、ヨーロッパの王族などにスポットを当てた大河ドラマ。中世イタリア･フィレンツェ共和国の施政者だった銀行家のメディチ家・ルネッサンスのパトロンであったロレンツォ豪華王の祖父で｢祖国の父」と呼ばれたコジモ・デ・メディチの半生を描いています。ロレンツォほど派手なキャラクターではなく、ドラマチックな事件もないけれど、カッチリとしたバランスの良い作品でした。冒頭の父の謎の死から始まり、芸術家への夢を諦め、兄をおしのけての家督相続、政敵との争い、亡命、家族問題などを主軸に、20年前の回想シーンを無理なく織り交ぜながら展開する脚本、イタリア人スタッフによる手抜きのない衣装も良い。（欲を言えばフィレンツェの郊外ロケとか銀行業の実務とかの風景も見たかった。サッカーの原型みたいなゲーム風景は面白かった）。尚、史実とはかなり違う設定もされているようで、そこは無視して楽しむべしです。主役のMaddenは寡黙で意思堅牢な銀行家のとっつあんを抑制された演技で好演｡某ロイヤルプリンセス似の夫人もキリリとけなげです。ラストの、まだ未完成のドォーモの天井が今後の展開を暗示するよう。第2シーズン（ロレンツォ編：銀行倒産＝三代目で潰すというあのパターン？）も楽しみです。