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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

5.020241 seasonTV SeriesDramaDocumentaryWar & Politics

The greatest art works of all time - born of war and bloodshed - as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos. Starring Charles Dance.

DirectorEmma Frank
ProducersRichard Pearson·Eddie Knox

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Rise
Dec 2, 2024 3.0
E2
Rivalry
Dec 9, 2024 1.0
E3
Redemption
Dec 16, 2024 1.0

Cast · Directed by Emma Frank

CDCharles Dance
Charles Dance
Old Michaelangelo
SOSophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
Self - Narrator
EM
Eddie Mann
Michelangelo
JG
Jonny Glynn
Leonardo da Vinci
JD
Joshua Duffy
Raphael

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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty?

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty on Netflix?

No, Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty for free?

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty?

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty?

No — Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.