[s2e1] Old Scores (Fast)

The episode opens with a dramatic flashforward of Lorenzo and his allies in a burning city, searching for Jacopo Pazzi. In the present timeline, Piero and his sons, Lorenzo and Giuliano, are ambushed while traveling. Piero is wounded, and Lorenzo is forced to kill an assailant in self-defense.

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 [S2E1] Old Scores

" 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 The episode opens with a dramatic flashforward of

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. Set 20 years after the events of the

By the end of the episode, Lorenzo effectively takes control of the family and the bank, negotiating a truce and securing a seat on the Priori (the city's governing council). Themes and Reception