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Borgia

2011TV-MA3 seasons7.3 / 10

Before the Mafia, there was the Borgia.

The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.

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Synopsis

The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.

Season 3 episodes

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Episode 1

1495

52m4.9 / 10

While Lucrezia is head of the Vatican, Rodrigo Borgia continued his retreat. He tries to erase his feelings of love for Julia and her desire for her own daughter, now married to Alfonso di Calabria. But even away from all temptations, he struggles to get there. For his part, his daughter, a young woman who became regent seat with wisdom and moderation, qualities that are lacking in Cesare. The latter, still at war in Romagna, hopes to achieve with a little luck to defeat Catarina and all the enemies of the Borgia family ...

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Guest stars Paul Rhys

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Episode 2

1496

52m4.2 / 10

Lucrezia is in a delicate position with the return of Rodrigo Borgia. It reigns supreme and does not hesitate to be cruel to his enemies. Pope became a counselor with him, Lucrezia can neither impose his word, nor to stop the fears of her husband, which occurred with the arrival of Cesare in Rome. The son Borgia is carried by his desire for conquest. Fierce, he is ready for anything ...

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Guest stars Paul Rhys

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Episode 3

1497

52m5.2 / 10

Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family.

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Written by Audrey Fouché

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Episode 4

1498

52m5.2 / 10

When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal fall.

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Guest stars John Standing, Dave Legeno

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Episode 5

1499

52m5.8 / 10

While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family.

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Guest stars Paul Rhys

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Episode 6

1500

52m4.2 / 10

Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next marriage.

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Written by Will SoodikGuest stars Lucia Edwards

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Episode 7

1501

52m5.2 / 10

Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and emotionally complex.

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Guest stars Laura Fedorowycz, Amber Rose Revah, Maacah Bat-Talmai

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Episode 8

1502

52m5.2 / 10

Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's wedding.

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Guest stars Marc Pickering, Tatiana Evonuk, Carolina Main

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Episode 9

1503, Part One

52m5.8 / 10

Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Borgias.

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Guest stars Paul Rhys, Marc Pickering

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Episode 10

1503, Part Two

52m5.8 / 10

Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as stakes are raised.

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Guest stars Marc Pickering

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Episode 11

1504

52m5.8 / 10

With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.

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Guest stars Marc Pickering

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Episode 12

1505

52m5.8 / 10

Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor.

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Episode 13

1506

52m5.8 / 10

Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage.

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Guest stars Marc Pickering, Wilf Scolding

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Episode 14

1507

52m3.5 / 10

Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.

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Guest stars Marc Pickering

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about Borgia

Cast

John DomanRodrigo Borgia
Andrea SawatzkiAdriana de Mila
Mark RyderCesare Borgia
Assumpta SernaVannozza Catanei
Marta GastiniGiulia Farnese
Stanley WeberJuan Borgia
Rafael CebrianRodrigo Borgia Lanzol
Diarmuid NoyesAlessandro Farnese

Credits

Created by
Tom Fontana
Written by
Audrey Fouché, Tom Fontana, Will Soodik

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
38
Original language
French

Networks & production

  • Canal+France
  • Atlantique ProductionsFrance
  • EOS EntertainmentGermany
  • ETIC FilmsCzechia
  • Showtime NetworksUnited States
  • Take 5 ProductionsCanada

Themes

borgia familycourt intrigueeuropean historyhistoricalitalian historyitalian renaissancepapal statesrenaissance