Set 20 years after the events of the first season, the story shifts focus from Cosimo de' Medici to his grandson, . The episode serves as a high-stakes introduction to "The Magnificent," establishing the political instability of Florence and the rising threat of the Pazzi family. Key Plot Points
The episode is widely praised for its shift in tone and the performance of Daniel Sharman as Lorenzo. It sets up the central conflict of the season: the clash between Lorenzo’s idealistic vision for Florence and the ruthless, "old score" settling tactics of the Pazzi and even his own father.
" Old Scores " is the title of the premiere episode of (Season 2, Episode 1 of the broader Medici series), which originally aired in 2018. Episode Overview
