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The Poisoned Chalice

Original Air Date: Apr 3, 2011

In the Season 1 premiere, Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI, making him the new leader of the Catholic Church; powerful Cardinals Della Rovere and Orsini oppose his rise; the Borgias recruit a talented assassin named Micheletto to their cause.

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Cast
Jeremy Irons
Rodrigo Borgia
Francois Arnaud
Cesare Borgia
Holliday Grainger
Lucrezia Borgia
Joanne Whalley
Vanozza dei Catannei
Lotte Verbeek
Giulia Farnese
David Oakes
Juan Borgia
Sean Harris
Micheletto Corella
Colm Feore
Della Rovere
Created by
Neil Jordan
Written by
Neil Jordan
Directed by
Neil Jordan
Rating
TVMA
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Adult Content, Violence, Brief Nudity

3 Seasons, 29 Episodes

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  • Season 3

    Pope Alexander survives an assassination attempt and comes back stronger than ever; Cesare defends Rome and his family against Caterina Sforza and and fights to prove himself to his father, while drawing closer to Lucrezia.

    Season 3

  • Season 2

    Pope Alexander solidifies his power and influence with the help of two loyal allies, Cesare and Giulia Farnese; Juan drives a wedge between the Borgia siblings and pays the ultimate price; Della Rovere schemes to bring down the Pope.

    Season 2

  • Season 1

    Rodrigo bribes his way to power and becomes the new Pope Alexander VI, then uses the cunning talents of his children to secure his position; Cardinal Della Rovere conspires to depose the new Pope with a French invasion of Italy.

    Season 1
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Adult Content, Graphic Language, Nudity, Violence, Viewer Discretion Advised.
The Borgias: © LB Television Productions Limited/Borgias Productions Inc./Borg Films kft An Ireland/Canada/Hungary Co-Production. All rights reserved.

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