The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.
Cast: John Doman, Mark Ryder, Assumpta Serna
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12 episodes
1. 1492Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.TV-MACC52minOct 10, 2011
2. Ondata di caloreWhen a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo's esteem.TV-MACC52minOct 10, 2011
3. A Sacred VowA quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.TV-MACC52minOct 17, 2011
4. Wisdom of the Holy SpiritRodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.TV-MACC52minOct 17, 2011
5. The Bonds of MatrimonyThe wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consummated.TV-MACC52minOct 24, 2011
6. LegitimacyAs peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.TV-MACC52minOct 24, 2011
7. ManeuversInstead of keeping the peace, Rodrigo gives in to Giulia's urging and has his men take up arms, but under Juan's command the campaign fails.TV-MACC52minOct 31, 2011
8. Prelude to an ApocalypseWith his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.TV-MACC52minOct 31, 2011
9. The Invasion of RomeRodrigo has his back on the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile peace can be negotiated.TV-MACC52minNov 7, 2011
10. MiraclesBy the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.TV-MACC52minNov 7, 2011
11. God's MonsterTo prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark secret.TV-MACC52minNov 14, 2011
12. The Serpent RisesCesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.TV-MACC52minNov 14, 2011
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★ 7.3/1020113 seasons38 episodesEnded
Before the Mafia, there was the Borgia.
The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tom Fontana
- Studio
- Atlantique Productions, EOS Entertainment, ETIC Films
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
