Geronimo1967
I think Tom Riley is in his element here as he enthusiastically portrays a flawed but inspirational genius in really quite an entertaining fashion. Hes helped along by his two stalwarts Nico (Eros Vlahos) and Zoroaster (Gregg Chillin); by some really good visual effects that illustrate some of the mathematics and science behind his inventions and by a soupçon of sarcastic, caustic even, wit as he firstly has to earn the trust of the Medici then keep that trust as they find themselves constantly at odds with Pope Sixtus IV (a hammy James Faulkner) and his henchman Riario (Blake Ritson). It ran for three series, but its really the first one that provides us with an original and potent mix of lust, adventure and political intrigues. Elliot Co...