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The Borgias· Season 2 · Episode 5

The Choice

S02E05·8.8·May 6, 2012·1h·Paramount+ with Showtime

The Pope demands allegiance from Catherina Sforza; Alexander hears Savonarola while in disguise in Florence; Della Rovere attempts recruitment.

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#1In Season 2of 10 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 29 rated episodes
+1.0vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.8
2012First airedMay 6, 2012

Guest stars

Peter SullivanPeter Sullivanas Cardinal Ascanio Sforza
Vernon DobtcheffVernon Dobtcheffas Cardinal Versucci
Bosco HoganBosco Hoganas Cardinal Piccolomini
Gina McKeeGina McKeeas Caterina Sforza
Julian BleachJulian Bleachas Niccolo Machiavelli
Steven BerkoffSteven Berkoffas Girolamo Savonarola
Ronan VibertRonan Vibertas Giovanni Sforza
Roger Lloyd PackRoger Lloyd Packas FriarNoah SilverNoah Silveras Benito Sforza
Jesse Bostickas Antonello
Cesare TaurasiCesare Taurasias Piero De Medici
Katie McGuinnessKatie McGuinnessas Beatrice
Barbara FlynnBarbara Flynnas IsabellaSophie ThompsonSophie Thompsonas Catherina's Servant

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