: Desperate to secure his legacy, Lorenzo makes a dark bargain with Pope Innocent VIII to have his son Giovanni appointed as a Cardinal. To seal the deal, he effectively "sells" his daughter Maddalena by pledging her as a ward to the Pope’s wayward son, Franceschetto Cybo.
In the penultimate episode of Medici: The Magnificent , titled the walls finally begin to close in on Lorenzo de' Medici as his moral compromises lead to devastating personal losses. Plot Overview i_medici_s03e07
: Sandro Botticelli, once a close protege, refuses to continue working for Lorenzo, signaling a loss of cultural and moral support. The Tragic Conclusion : Desperate to secure his legacy, Lorenzo makes
: Lorenzo’s wife, Clarice, discovers the depths of his corruption after witnessing a woman return a bribe Lorenzo had paid to suppress evidence of Tommaso's murder. Plot Overview : Sandro Botticelli, once a close
Medici: The Magnificent Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Lost Souls
The episode culminates in an unforeseen tragedy: the sudden death of . Her health, already fragile from pregnancy and the stress of her husband’s shifty political maneuvers, fails rapidly after she confronts the reality of his corruption. Her death leaves Lorenzo isolated and facing his own mortality as the series moves toward its finale. Key Cast Members Daniel Sharman as Lorenzo de' Medici Synnøve Karlsen as Clarice de' Medici Francesco Montanari as Girolamo Savonarola Alessandra Mastronardi as Lucrezia Donati Johnny Harris as Bruno Bernardi
: Civil unrest reaches a breaking point when an angry mob attacks and sets fire to the Medici palace. During the chaos, Lorenzo suffers a serious fall while trying to escape, further aggravating his secret, worsening ailment. Personal Betrayals :