Aidan Alexander

Alexander reluctantly accedes to Cesare's plan to destroy the Sforza dynasty. Catherina, meanwhile, has come up with a plot of her own: biological warfare. Alexander imposes punitive taxes on the newly arrived Jewish community.

Cesare's diplomatic mission to France is a success. Lucrezia travels to Naples. King Ferdinand remains steadfast in his determination that Giovanni will not be recognized at court. Upon learning this, Lucrezia plots against him.

Alexander dramatically calls for a Crusade. The Cardinals participate in the "banquet of chestnuts". King Ferdinand learns that Lucrezia and Alfonso's marriage has not been consummated.

After Lucrezia and Alfonso's wedding, Alfonso realizes that the political sands are shifting - and not in his favor. Upset, he abandons Lucrezia alone on their wedding night, driving her into the arms of someone else.

Pope Alexander tasks Cardinal Sforza with initiating an inquisition among the Cardinals who were politicking against him. With the evidence he needs, Alexander dismisses and banishes all the Cardinals he does not trust.

Season 3 premiere. As Pope Alexander (Jeremy Irons) fights for his life after being poisoned, the Cardinals jockey for position to take over the Papacy. Cesare (Francois Arnaud) and Micheletto (Sean Harris) trace the assassination plot back to its source.

Season 2 finale. A shocking revelation from Cesare; Lucrezia surprises herself by falling for a new suitor; Cesare tortures the rebel leader Savonarola but can't extract a confession; the assassin strikes with a poisoned chalice of wine. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

It's Easter and Alexander makes plans for a celebration to end his fast even as Della Rovere's assassin becomes the Pope's taster; Lucrezia's lover asks for her hand in marriage; Juan's wild behavior threatens the life of Lucrezia's child. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Juan returns to Rome trying to spin his combat injury as proof of his valor, but Cesare exposes his brother's ignoble behavior; Lucrezia takes a lover; Della Rovere's assassin advances their agenda with a bold move against the Pope's food taster. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Juan's triumphant return from Spain is marred by his unsuccessful siege of the Sforza castle; Lucrezia purposely scuttles a scheme to marry her off to a rich Genovese merchant; Savonarola's forces conduct the infamous "Bonfire of the Vanities." Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Alexander is convinced that a lightning strike on St. Peter's Basilica during mass was a sign of God's disapproval; Cesare tries to prove his worth as a military commander; the Pope pressures the reluctant Lucrezia to enter another political marriage. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Cesare deals with the cunning Sforzas decisively; Alexander disguises himself and travels to Florence to hear the fiery preacher Savonarola, not realizing that Della Rovere is trying to recruit the rebellious holy man to his cause. Also available on Amazon Instant Video and VUDU