Fair rating?The Borgias· Season 2 · Episode 1
The Borgia Bull
Pope Alexander VI takes a new lover; a cache of ancient artifacts is discovered; Cesare and Juan's rivalry spills into the streets; Lucrezia tends her newborn child; Della Rovere escapes an assassination attempt.
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#6In Season 2of 10 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 29 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.8
2012First airedApril 8, 2012
Guest stars
Peter Sullivanas Cardinal Ascanio Sforza
Bosco Hoganas Cardinal PiccolominiMichel Mulleras King Charles VIII
Augustus Prewas Prince Alfonso
Mark Nobleas French GeneralEdward de Souzaas Doctor
Edward Akroutas French Captain
Melia Kreilingas Bianca
Jemima Westas Vittoria
David Loweas French AmbassadorNan Kerras Aged Nun
Miklós Turekas French Captain #2Philip Perkinsonas Flunkey
James Wilsonas Altar BoyCrew
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