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: 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.

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

Medici: The Magnificent Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Lost Souls : Lorenzo’s wife, Clarice, discovers the depths of

: Following the murder of Tommaso Peruzzi in the previous episode, Girolamo Savonarola calls for an official inquiry. Although the council formally rejects the implicit accusations against Lorenzo, the public—and even Lorenzo's inner circle—begin to view him as a murderer. To seal the deal, he effectively "sells" his

: 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 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.