S1, E1 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

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Neil Jordan

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Neil Jordan

Directed by

Neil Jordan

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Adult Content, Violence, Brief Nudity

3 Seasons, 29 Episodes

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.

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