) is noted for its grittier, more historically dense approach to the dialogue and period-accurate filth of 15th-century Rome.
Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) is running low on funds and looks for a profitable political marriage for his daughter, Lucrezia . Meanwhile, the family hosts Prince Jem, the brother of the Ottoman Sultan, for a large fee. Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to plot the Pope's downfall.
Rodrigo, alongside his brilliant and terrifying son Cesare (Mark Ryder), orchestrates a campaign of simony (the buying of church offices) that is breathtaking in its audacity. We watch as Rodrigo offers bribes—a cardinalate here, a lucrative diocese there—not with shame, but with the weary pragmatism of a man who believes that God helps those who help themselves. borgia 1x03 full
Created by Tom Fontana, this European co-production is often cited for its grittier, more historically focused atmosphere. : "A Sacred Vow".
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: Sent away to an abbey in Subiaco to recover from a fever. While there, she reflects on the life of St. Petronilla and begins to use her illness and isolation strategically.
You can find the full episode on platforms like Paramount+ or Apple TV+. The Borgias episodes 3 review: The Moor | Den of Geek Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to plot
Cesare’s relationship with his personal assassin, Micheletto, deepens as they are tasked with neutralizing the ongoing threat posed by Della Rovere. Cast and Production Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI) François Arnaud Cesare Borgia Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia David Oakes Juan Borgia Colm Feore Giuliano Della Rovere Critical Reception