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The Renaissance Unchained

6.020161 season14+TV SeriesDocumentary

Four-part series in which Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional view of art's most important epoch - the Renaissance.

WriterWaldemar Januszczak

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Gods, Myths and Oil Paints
Feb 15, 2016
E2
Whips, Deaths and Madonnas
Feb 22, 2016
E3
Silk, Sex and Sin
Feb 29, 2016
E4
Hell, Snakes and Giants
Mar 7, 2016

Cast

WJWaldemar Januszczak
Waldemar Januszczak
Self - Presenter

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Gauguin: The Full Story
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2003 · 10.0
Manet: The Man Who Invented Modern Art
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Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman
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2017 · 3.0
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The Renaissance Unchained — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Renaissance Unchained?

The Renaissance Unchained is streaming on Magellan TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Renaissance Unchained on Netflix?

No, The Renaissance Unchained is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Magellan TV.

Is The Renaissance Unchained on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Renaissance Unchained isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Magellan TV instead.

Where can I watch The Renaissance Unchained for free?

The Renaissance Unchained is available on Magellan TV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Renaissance Unchained?

The Renaissance Unchained has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of The Renaissance Unchained out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Renaissance Unchained are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Renaissance Unchained?

No — The Renaissance Unchained ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.