The Borgias

2011•3 series•Sports / Boxing

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The Borgias, led by patriarch Rodrigo, are a family of outsiders from Spain who try to take over control of Renaissance-era Italy. Through the use of bribery, extortion and torture, Rodrigo rises up the ranks to become pope. Two of Rodrigo's children are used as pawns by being married off to members of rival families at a young age. Vanozza, Rodrigo's long-time mistress and mother of his children, and Giulia Farnese battle for the elder Borgia's affections. The story of the Borgias has inspired such works as Machiavelli's political treatise `The Prince' and Mario Puzo's `The Godfather'.

Episode 1The Poisoned Chalice

Spanish upstart Rodrigo Borgia bullies and bribes his way into becoming Pope Alexander VI - Violence and sexual scenes

Episode 2The Assassin

Rodrigo courts the College of Cardinals, unaware that Della Rovere has an ace up his robe - Violence and sexual scenes

Episode 3The Moor

To line his coffers, Rodrigo exploits Jews fleeing Spain and tries to marry off Lucrezia - Scenes of violence and language that may offend

Episode 4Lucrezia's Wedding

Bawdiness, blunders, infidelity and intruders make a Borgia wedding go belly up - Strong violence, nudity, scenes of sexual violence

Episode 5The Borgias in Love

Lucrezia finds an escape from her abusive marriage. Cesare makes a deal with Machiavelli. - Sexual violence and violence from the start

Episode 6The French King

Juan jeopardises Rodrigo's deal to save his skin as France prepares to invade Italy - Sex, violence and scenes of sexual violence

Episode 7Death, on a Pale Horse

War arrives. Local rulers fold to France, laying a path that leads right to Rome. - Sexual scenes and violence

Episode 8The Art of War

The Pope awaits his fate as Charles enters Rome and makes his way to the Vatican - Scenes of graphic violence

Episode 9Nessuno (Nobody)

Rodrigo, bowed before Charles and armed with only his wits, makes the play of his life - Scenes of graphic violence

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