The Borgias

Historical drama about the infamous Renaissance-era Italian family, one of whom became head of the Catholic Church as Pope Alexander VI. His son Cesare was the subject of Machiavelli's classic "The Prince."

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Season 1, Episode 8 The Art of War

First Aired: May 15, 2011

Paolo helps Lucrezia and Giulia escape Giovanni's estate, but the women wind up as captives of the advancing French army. At the Vatican, Pope Alexander worries whether his few remaining troops will be able to stop the invaders' march on Rome. After charming the French king, Lucrezia is able to intercede and talk Juan, leader of the overmatched papal army, into retreating. Later, Della Rovere enjoins King Charles to continue his trek to Rome and the unprotected pope.

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Giovanni Sforza
Giovanni Sforza
Paolo

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  • Premiered: April 3, 2011
  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Premise: Historical drama about the infamous Renaissance-era Italian family, one of whom became head of the Catholic Church as Pope Alexander VI. His son Cesare was the subject of Machiavelli's classic "The Prince." (more)
Cast
Jeremy Irons Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia/Pope Alexander VI
Holliday Grainger Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia
David Oakes David Oakes Juan Borgia
François Arnaud François Arnaud Cesare Borgia
Aidan Alexander Joffre Borgia
Lotte Verbeek Lotte Verbeek Giulia Farnese

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