Borgia poster
Seen it?

Borgia

TV·2011–2014·3 seasons, 38 episodes·Canal+·Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime·52m·7.3·Created by Tom Fontana

Not streaming in your region — see every region's options

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

  1. 01Borgia S01E12The Serpent RisesS01E12 · 6.7Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.
  2. 02Borgia S01E09The Invasion of RomeS01E09 · 6.5Rodrigo 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.
  3. 03Borgia S02E03Palm SundayS02E03 · 6.5Sent 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.

Castfull cast & details

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2011Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Borgia S01E011492October 10, 2011 4.9Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life
  2. S01E02Borgia S01E02Ondata di caloreOctober 10, 2011 4.9When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo'
  3. S01E03Borgia S01E03A Sacred VowOctober 17, 2011 5.1A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the
  4. S01E04Borgia S01E04Wisdom of the Holy SpiritOctober 17, 2011 6.2Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI
  5. S01E05Borgia S01E05The Bonds of MatrimonyOctober 24, 2011 5.8The wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consumm
  6. S01E06Borgia S01E06LegitimacyOctober 24, 2011 4.9As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.
  7. S01E07Borgia S01E07ManeuversOctober 31, 2011 6.2Instead 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.
  8. S01E08Borgia S01E08Prelude to an ApocalypseOctober 31, 2011 6.2With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.
  9. S01E09Borgia S01E09The Invasion of RomeNovember 7, 2011 6.5Rodrigo 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
  10. S01E10Borgia S01E10MiraclesNovember 7, 2011 6.2By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.
  11. S01E11Borgia S01E11God's MonsterNovember 14, 2011 6.2To prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark sec
  12. S01E12Borgia S01E12Season's bestThe Serpent RisesNovember 14, 2011 6.7Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2013Aired 5.6Season avg
  1. S02E01Borgia S02E01The Time of Sweet DesiresMarch 18, 2013 6.4Cesare 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
  2. S02E02Borgia S02E02Ash WednesdayMarch 18, 2013 4.8Cesare Borgia celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday for the King of Naples and his court. According to the liturgical texts, Cesare made ​​a sign
  3. S02E03Borgia S02E03Season's bestPalm SundayMarch 25, 2013 6.5Sent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosannas and palm leaves, b
  4. S02E04Borgia S02E04Pax VobiscumMarch 25, 2013 6.2Savonarola was sentenced to death by hanging by the Pope Alexander VI after admitting acts of heresy under torture. He uses his last breath
  5. S02E05Borgia S02E05AscensionApril 1, 2013 6.2In the vineyards of the Palazzo dei Santi Apostoli, Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere selects grapes for the blessing of first fruits. He is as
  6. S02E06Borgia S02E06PentecostApril 1, 2013 6.2A violent rainstorm fell on Rome. Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, is doing sex with his mistress, Giulia Farnese, when the ceiling of the
  7. S02E07Borgia S02E07The Blessed TrinityApril 8, 2013 6.2Each member of the Trinity, Borgia (Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia) must find his own unit: head, heart and soul. Rodrigo confronts his addict
  8. S02E08Borgia S02E08A Morality PlayApril 8, 2013 5.8On the occasion of this celebration, Cardinal Riario Sansoni organizes morality recounting the story of Alexis. Far from these concerns, Ces
  9. S02E09Borgia S02E09TransfigurationApril 15, 2013 5.2The crowds gathered on Saint Peter's Square in Rome, while another big celebration takes place in Spoleto. This episode, largely devoted to
  10. S02E10Borgia S02E10The AssumptionApril 15, 2013 3.8Cesare and the King of France organize their wedding, one after another, the day of the Assumption, a date when it rains consistently. Cardi
  11. S02E11Borgia S02E11The Seven SorrowsApril 22, 2013 4.2The episode is marked by Sorrows hitting the Borgia family. Kneeling before the tomb of Juan Vannozza pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows a
  12. S02E12Borgia S02E12Who is Like God?April 22, 2013 5.8Alessandro Farnese, treasurer of the Vatican, announces that the signorie of Imola and Forli haven't paid their taxes. The pontiff then summ

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode14Episodes2014Aired 5.2Season avg
  1. S03E01Borgia S03E011495September 15, 2014 4.9While Lucrezia is head of the Vatican, Rodrigo Borgia continued his retreat. He tries to erase his feelings of love for Julia and her desire
  2. S03E02Borgia S03E021496September 15, 2014 4.2Lucrezia 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
  3. S03E03Borgia S03E031497September 22, 2014 5.2Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family.
  4. S03E04Borgia S03E041498September 22, 2014 5.2When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal f
  5. S03E05Borgia S03E05Season's best1499September 29, 2014 5.8While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family.
  6. S03E06Borgia S03E061500September 29, 2014 4.2Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next marriage.
  7. S03E07Borgia S03E071501October 6, 2014 5.2Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and emotionally complex.
  8. S03E08Borgia S03E081502October 6, 2014 5.2Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's we
  9. S03E09Borgia S03E091503, Part OneOctober 13, 2014 5.8Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Borgias.
  10. S03E10Borgia S03E101503, Part TwoOctober 13, 2014 5.8Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as stakes are raised.
  11. S03E11Borgia S03E111504October 20, 2014 5.8With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.
  12. S03E12Borgia S03E121505October 20, 2014 5.8Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor.
  13. S03E13Borgia S03E131506October 27, 2014 5.8Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage.
  14. S03E14Borgia S03E141507October 27, 2014 3.5Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Shows like Borgia all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Drama·Crime·ThrillerTrue Detective2014–presentStreaming on HBO MaxTouch darkness and darkness touches you back.8.1Compare
  2. 02Drama·Crime·ComedyFargo2014·FXStreaming on HuluFargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.8.6Compare
  3. 03Drama·CrimeChicago P.D.2014–present·NBCStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoDistrict 21 of the Chicago Police Department is made up of two distinctly different groups.8.0Compare
  4. 04Drama·Crime·ActionNCIS2003–present·CBSStreaming on NetflixNCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama.7.9Compare
  5. 05Drama·Crime·ThrillerThe Blacklist2013–2023·NBCStreaming on NetflixThe Blacklist is a crime drama involving a former government agent who turned into a high-profile criminal turning himself in to the FBI offering to help catch criminals.8.1Compare
  6. 06Drama·Crime·ThrillerCriminal Minds2005–present·Paramount+Streaming on Amazon Prime VideoCriminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again.8.1Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Borgia's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Keep exploring top shows