Borgia
“Before the Mafia, there was the Borgia.”
About
The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.
Cast
John Doman
as Rodrigo Borgia
Mark Ryder
as Cesare Borgia
Assumpta Serna
as Vannozza Catanei
Isolda Dychauk-Ott
as Lucrezia Borgia
Marta Gastini
as Giulia Farnese
Rafael Cebrian
as Rodrigo Borgia Lanzol
Alejandro Albarracín
as Alfonso di Calabria
Babsie Steger
as Giovanna Farnese
Quentin Faure
as Jean de Foix
Sarah Stern
as Jeanne de Berry
Marc Saez
as Pierre d'Archambaud
Episodes
Season 1
1492
Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.
Ondata di calore
When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo's esteem.
A Sacred Vow
A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.
Wisdom of the Holy Spirit
Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.
The Bonds of Matrimony
The wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consummated.
Legitimacy
As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.
Maneuvers
Instead 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.
Prelude to an Apocalypse
With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.
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