Seasons & Episodes
1492
Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of contr
Ondata di calore
When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise
A Sacred Vow
A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to
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
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
Legitimacy
As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strength
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
Prelude to an Apocalypse
With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesar
The Invasion of Rome
Rodrigo has his back on the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile p
Miracles
By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the E
God's Monster
To prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentall
The Serpent Rises
Cesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself k
The Time of Sweet Desires
Cesare covets the hand of Carlotta d'Aragona and the Naples throne. Rodrigo et Lucrezia, for their part, wold like to tu
Ash Wednesday
Cesare Borgia celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday for the King of Naples and his court. According to the liturgical texts,
Palm Sunday
Sent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosanna
Pax Vobiscum
Savonarola was sentenced to death by hanging by the Pope Alexander VI after admitting acts of heresy under torture. He u
Ascension
In the vineyards of the Palazzo dei Santi Apostoli, Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere selects grapes for the blessing of fi
Pentecost
A violent rainstorm fell on Rome. Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, is doing sex with his mistress, Giulia Farnese, whe
The Blessed Trinity
Each member of the Trinity, Borgia (Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia) must find his own unit: head, heart and soul. Rodrigo
A Morality Play
On the occasion of this celebration, Cardinal Riario Sansoni organizes morality recounting the story of Alexis. Far from
Transfiguration
The crowds gathered on Saint Peter's Square in Rome, while another big celebration takes place in Spoleto. This episode,
The Assumption
Cesare and the King of France organize their wedding, one after another, the day of the Assumption, a date when it rains
The Seven Sorrows
The episode is marked by Sorrows hitting the Borgia family. Kneeling before the tomb of Juan Vannozza pray the Rosary of
Who is Like God?
Alessandro Farnese, treasurer of the Vatican, announces that the signorie of Imola and Forli haven't paid their taxes. T
1495
While Lucrezia is head of the Vatican, Rodrigo Borgia continued his retreat. He tries to erase his feelings of love for
1496
Lucrezia is in a delicate position with the return of Rodrigo Borgia. It reigns supreme and does not hesitate to be crue
1497
Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Bor
1498
When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a
1499
While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borg
1500
Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next
1501
Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and e
1502
Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the
1503, Part One
Lucrezia meets her new family with mixed results, while at home a malaria outbreak has historic consequences for the Bor
1503, Part Two
Rodrigo's death sets chaos in motion on many fronts and forces Cesare to practice his most sophisticated politics yet as
1504
With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.
1505
Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli a
1506
Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to sav
1507
Cesare's ultimate judgment is realized while Lucrezia struggles to make sense of her family's history and its future.
