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The Borgias
The rise to power, and start of a dynasty, of the Borgia family. Rodrigo Borgia ascends within the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Alexander VI. The position brings with it many enemies, internal and state-based, and he has to use all of his abilities of diplomacy, ruthlessness, charm, and the power of the church to stay in power, and alive. Luckily, his children are equally ambitious.
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Episode 1
The Face of Death
Sun, Apr 14, 201352 mins
With Pope Alexander poisoned but still alive, Cesare takes charge of the situation. It takes him little time to learn that Della Rovere was behind the assassination attempt but his mother suggests he think of what they will do if Alexander die. He seeks Cardinal Sforza's assistance in learning who aspires to being Pope. Della Rovere is arrested but manages to escape. He also learns that there is a second plot, this one concocted by Caterina Sforza and her new henchman. She means to kill all of the Borgias. After Alexander recovers he doesn't understand why, on the verge of death, he did not see the face of God.
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Awards
- 2012 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - nominated
- 2011 - Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actress - Drama Series - nominated
- 2011 - Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actress - Drama Series - nominated
- 2011 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series - nominated
