New docudrama explores Michelangelo's rivalries in Renaissance art

The new docudrama series "Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty," featuring Charles Dance as Michelangelo, explores the rivalries among Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael during the Italian Renaissance. It premiered on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on December 2, 2024. The series consists of three one-hour episodes, highlighting the intense competition among these artists in 15th and 16th century Florence. It combines dramatizations with insights from contemporary artists and historians. Currently, there is no scheduled release for the series in the U.S., Canada, or Australia. Viewers outside the U.K. can use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer and watch the series.