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The Renaissance Unchained

6.020161 seasonTV 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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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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2009 · 7.7
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2010
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2020 · 7.3
Gauguin: The Full Story
Gauguin: The Full Story
2003 · 10.0
Manet: The Man Who Invented Modern Art
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2009 · 5.3
Handmade in Bolton
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2019
Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness
Rococo: Travel, Pleasure, Madness
2014
Big Sky, Big Dreams, Big Art: Made in the USA
Big Sky, Big Dreams, Big Art: Made in the USA
2018 · 6.0
Rubens: An Extra Large Story
Rubens: An Extra Large Story
2015
Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman
Mary Magdalene: Art's Scarlet Woman
2017 · 3.0
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The Renaissance Unchained — streaming FAQ

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The Renaissance Unchained is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Renaissance Unchained on Netflix?

No, The Renaissance Unchained is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV.

Is The Renaissance Unchained on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Renaissance Unchained is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Renaissance Unchained for free?

The Renaissance Unchained is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United States.

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.