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The Borgias — Storyline
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Neil Jordan
- Starring: Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Sean Harris, Thure Lindhardt, Sebastian de Souza
The Borgias — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-04-03 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 29 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | Showtime |
| Status | Canceled |
| Rating | 7.6/10 (534 votes) |
The Borgias — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Poisoned Chalice (2011-04-03) — Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI, making him the new leader of the Catholic Church; powerful Cardinals Della Rovere and Ors
- E2: The Assassin (2011-04-03) — The new Pope wastes no time consolidating power and balancing opposition to him in the College of Cardinals by elevating his children to high office, installing Juan as head of the
- E3: The Moor (2011-04-10) — His coffers depleted by his expensive rise to power, Rodrigo seeks funds through a profitable marriage for Lucrezia that will ally with him Milan, and charges a fee for safe haven
- E4: Lucrezia's Wedding (2011-04-17) — Lucrezia's financially and politically motivated wedding to Milanese nobleman Giovanni Sforza is a disaster thanks to Juan's inappropriately bawdy play in his sister's honor, Cesar
- E5: The Borgias in Love (2011-04-24) — Alternately neglected and abused by her cruel husband, Lucrezia has an affair with Paolo, a handsome stable boy; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli: deny French troops passa
- E6: The French King (2011-05-01) — Della Rovere reaches France and strikes a bargain with its ruler to invade Italy and install him on the Papal throne in exchange for control of Naples; Rodrigo attempts to thwart t
- E7: Death, on a Pale Horse (2011-05-08) — The invasion by King Charles of France and Della Rovere proceeds with victory seemingly inevitable as the French sack the city of Lucca and the Italian powers flee to their banner,
- E8: The Art of War (2011-05-15) — The invaders capture a fleeing and pregnant Lucrezia as they march on Rome, but she charms King Charles and is allowed to persuade her brother Juan to withdraw his hopelessly outma
- E9: Nessuno (Nobody) (2011-05-22) — Abandoned by even his cardinals, Alexander meets King Charles with humility and saves his throne, even eliciting a confession from the conqueror he crowns as the new "King of Franc
Season 2
- E1: The Borgia Bull (2012-04-08) — Pope Alexander VI takes a new lover and throws a grand, pagan fete for the citizens of Rome when a cache of ancient artifacts is discovered; the rivalry between brothers Cesare and
- E2: Paolo (2012-04-15) — The stable boy who fathered Lucrezia's child travels to Rome to rendezvous with her but suffers an unfortunate fate at the hands of Juan; the Pope's lovers Giulia and Vittoria take
- E3: The Beautiful Deception (2012-04-22) — Alexander VI refuses to allow a Catholic burial for Paolo, despite his doubts about the stable boy’s suicide, causing Lucrezia to embark on a hunger strike that threatens the life
- E4: Stray Dogs (2012-04-29) — Cesare recruits a band of mercenaries with the help of Micheletto to seek revenge on the retreating French troops for burning the nunnery where his beloved Ursula lived; the Pope f
- E5: The Choice (2012-05-06) — Cesare deals with the cunning Sforzas decisively; Alexander disguises himself and travels to Florence to hear the fiery preacher Savonarola, not realizing that Della Rovere is tryi
- E6: Day of Ashes (2012-05-13) — Alexander is convinced that a lightning strike on St. Peter's Basilica during mass was a sign of God's disapproval; Cesare tries to prove his worth as a military commander; the Pop
- E7: The Siege at Forli (2012-05-20) — Juan's triumphant return from Spain is marred by his unsuccessful siege of the Sforza castle; Lucrezia purposely scuttles a scheme to marry her off to a rich Genovese merchant; Sav
- E8: Truth and Lies (2012-06-03) — Juan returns to Rome trying to spin his combat injury as proof of his valor, but Cesare exposes his brother's ignoble behavior; Lucrezia takes a lover in her intended husband's you
- E9: World of Wonders (2012-06-10) — It's Easter and Alexander makes plans for a celebration to end his pious fast even as Della Rovere's assassin ascends to the position of the Pope's taster. Lucrezia's lover asks fo
- E10: The Confession (2012-06-17) — Tragic news for the Borgia family is followed by a shocking revelation from Cesare; Lucrezia surprises herself by falling for a new suitor, Alfonso of Aragon, and accepts his propo
Season 3
- E1: The Face of Death (2013-04-14) — Pope Alexander fights for his life; the cardinals fight for control of the papacy; Cesare and Micheletto track the assassin; Della Rovere prepares to make his move.
- E2: The Purge (2013-04-21) — Alexander tasks Cardinal Sforza with purging the College of Cardinals, old Roman families conspire against the Pope, and Lucrezia tries to seduce Cesare.
- E3: Siblings (2013-04-28) — The King of Naples refuses to accept Lucrzia's child as part of the marriage agreement and pointedly invites Caterins Sforza and other Borgia enemies to the wedding.
- E4: The Banquet of Chestnuts (2013-05-05) — Cardinal Farnese exposes the embezzlement of Cardinal Versucci while the King of Naples insists the consummation of Lucrezia's marriage to his cousin be witnessed.
- E5: The Wolf and the Lamb (2013-05-12) — Lucrezia and Micheletto plot the death of King Ferdinand when he refuses her her baby as Cesare's promise of an annulment for Louis X!. gain him a wife and army.
- E6: Relics (2013-05-19) — Cesare unites the sons of the five Romagna families with his own army against Forli, and the Pope negotiates for a with Constantinople Jews for a holy relic.
- E7: Lucrezia's Gambit (2013-05-26) — After the French king occupies a deserted Milan, he tasks Cesare with killing Ludivico, and Lucretia becomes involved in Neapolitan palace intrigue.
- E8: Tears of Blood (2013-06-02) — Micheleto learns his kept lover is a Sforza informant, Caterina Sforza mounts the Shroud of Turin as a rival holy relic, and Alfonso puts Lucrezia under house arrest.
- E9: The Gunpowder Plot (2013-06-09) — Lucrezia escapes with Alfonso and her baby from Naples while the Pope corners the market in sulfur, restricting others from manufacturing gunpowder.
- E10: The Prince (2013-06-16) — Micheletto returns to Cesare briefly to help him destroy the walls of Forli and capture Caterina Sforza and later recruit her assassin Rufio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Borgias have? 3 season(s) with 29 episodes.
Who created The Borgias? Neil Jordan.
Where can I watch The Borgias? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
