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The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
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. - 02
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. - 03
Palm SundaySent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosannas and palm leaves, but by the looks of reproach and disapproving murmurs. Under the control of Savonarola, Florence Florence libertine became austere. Later, Cesare attends Mass on Palm Sunday, celebrated by Savonarola. During the ceremony, Nicolas Machiavelli discusses Cesare hoping to join the clandestine opposition to Savonarola. Ironically, Machiavelli tends to Cesare a sling, made with palm leaves tied in a bow shape.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
1492October 10, 2011Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life - S01E02
Ondata di caloreOctober 10, 2011When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo' - S01E03
A Sacred VowOctober 17, 2011A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the - S01E04
Wisdom of the Holy SpiritOctober 17, 2011Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI - S01E05
The Bonds of MatrimonyOctober 24, 2011The wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consumm - S01E06
LegitimacyOctober 24, 2011As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds. - S01E07
ManeuversOctober 31, 2011Instead 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. - S01E08
Prelude to an ApocalypseOctober 31, 2011With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake. - S01E09
The Invasion of RomeNovember 7, 2011Rodrigo 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 negotiat - S01E10
MiraclesNovember 7, 2011By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City. - S01E11
God's MonsterNovember 14, 2011To prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark sec - S01E12
Season's bestThe Serpent RisesNovember 14, 2011Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.
Season02
- S02E01
The Time of Sweet DesiresMarch 18, 2013Cesare covets the hand of Carlotta d'Aragona and the Naples throne. Rodrigo et Lucrezia, for their part, wold like to turn the page on the d - S02E02
Ash WednesdayMarch 18, 2013Cesare Borgia celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday for the King of Naples and his court. According to the liturgical texts, Cesare made a sign - S02E03
Season's bestPalm SundayMarch 25, 2013Sent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosannas and palm leaves, b - S02E04
Pax VobiscumMarch 25, 2013Savonarola was sentenced to death by hanging by the Pope Alexander VI after admitting acts of heresy under torture. He uses his last breath - S02E05
AscensionApril 1, 2013In the vineyards of the Palazzo dei Santi Apostoli, Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere selects grapes for the blessing of first fruits. He is as - S02E06
PentecostApril 1, 2013A violent rainstorm fell on Rome. Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, is doing sex with his mistress, Giulia Farnese, when the ceiling of the - S02E07
The Blessed TrinityApril 8, 2013Each member of the Trinity, Borgia (Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia) must find his own unit: head, heart and soul. Rodrigo confronts his addict - S02E08
A Morality PlayApril 8, 2013On the occasion of this celebration, Cardinal Riario Sansoni organizes morality recounting the story of Alexis. Far from these concerns, Ces - S02E09
TransfigurationApril 15, 2013The crowds gathered on Saint Peter's Square in Rome, while another big celebration takes place in Spoleto. This episode, largely devoted to - S02E10
The AssumptionApril 15, 2013Cesare and the King of France organize their wedding, one after another, the day of the Assumption, a date when it rains consistently. Cardi - S02E11
The Seven SorrowsApril 22, 2013The episode is marked by Sorrows hitting the Borgia family. Kneeling before the tomb of Juan Vannozza pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows a - S02E12
Who is Like God?April 22, 2013Alessandro Farnese, treasurer of the Vatican, announces that the signorie of Imola and Forli haven't paid their taxes. The pontiff then summ
Season03
- S03E01
1495September 15, 2014While Lucrezia is head of the Vatican, Rodrigo Borgia continued his retreat. He tries to erase his feelings of love for Julia and her desire - S03E02
1496September 15, 2014Lucrezia is in a delicate position with the return of Rodrigo Borgia. It reigns supreme and does not hesitate to be cruel to his enemies. Po - S03E03
1497September 22, 2014Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family. - S03E04
1498September 22, 2014When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal f - S03E05
Season's best1499September 29, 2014While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family. - S03E06
1500September 29, 2014Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next marriage. - S03E07
1501October 6, 2014Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and emotionally complex. - S03E08
1502October 6, 2014Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's we - S03E09
1503, Part OneOctober 13, 2014Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Borgias. - S03E10
1503, Part TwoOctober 13, 2014Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as stakes are raised. - S03E11
1504October 20, 2014With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever. - S03E12
1505October 20, 2014Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor. - S03E13
1506October 27, 2014Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage. - S03E14
1507October 27, 2014Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.
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