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Season 1

2019 · 3 episodes · 2h 57m in all

The life and art of the quintessential 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt.

Episodes

1. 

   1. One Name's Enough

   9 Apr 2019 · 59 min

   Rembrandt's early life, competitive friendship with artist Jan Lievens, and arrival in Amsterdam, where he makes his name as a portraitist for hire.

2. 

   2. Profit and Loss

   16 Apr 2019 · 59 min

   After completing his masterpiece The Night Watch, Rembrandt suffers a personal tragedy, enters a forbidden relationship with his servant girl, and becomes heavily indebted, slowly ruining his reputation.

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   3. Unbroken

   23 Apr 2019 · 59 min

   Facing bankruptcy and debtor's prison, Rembrandt pulls a scheme to provide for his family in his twilight years. Unfortunately, while his art never suffers, both his reputation and family end up paying the ultimate price.