The Borgias
In the fifteenth century, Pope Alexander VI tries to control all power in Italy with the help of his several sons, through murder, intrigue, war, and marriage alliances.
Cast:Jeremy Irons , François Arnaud , Holliday Grainger , Peter Sullivan , Sean Harris , Joanne Whalley , Lotte Verbeek , Colm Feore , Vernon Dobtcheff , David Oakes , Bosco Hogan , Gina McKee , David Alpay , Julian Bleach , Sebastian De Souza , Thure Lindhardt , Steven Berkoff , Ruta Gedmintas
S2.E1 ∙ The Borgia Bull
The King of France revenges himself on King Alfonso of Naples for the plague, and after finding pornographic frescoes the Pope decides to revive Roman bacchanalia.
S2.E2 ∙ Paolo
Paolo searches for Lucrezia and their son, and the Pope inspects the lives of commoners with Vittoria and Guilia in disguise.
S2.E3 ∙ The Beautiful Deception
Lucrezia is inconsolable after Paolo's death, but it is ruled a suicide as King Charles marches north to revenge themselves on the Pope and the Eternal City.
S2.E4 ∙ Stray Dogs
Cesare learns that Ursula and others at the convent have been slaughtered by the French, and he plans revenge as the Pope organizes a coalition to attack the retreating French.
S2.E5 ∙ The Choice
Cesare goes to Forli to convince Catherina Sforza to pledge allegiance to the Pope while the Pontiff tries to find a way to buy off Cardinal Savarona.
S2.E6 ∙ Day of Ashes
Machiavelli gives Cesare information on De Medici gold, and Rodrigo pressures Lucrezia into another political marriage.
S2.E7 ∙ The Siege at Forli
Juan returns from Spain with gifts after contracting a STD. He lays siege to Forli and takes Cathrina Sforza's son hostage.
S2.E8 ∙ Truth and Lies
A wounded Juan Borgia returns to Rome with lies about his bravery, and Lucrezia agrees to marry the son of a rich Genovese merchant but lusts after his brother.
S2.E9 ∙ World of Wonders
The Pope excommunicates Friar Savanarola and he fails a test by fire while Giovanni haunted by shame and the agonies of syphilis threatens Lucrezia's son.
S2.E10 ∙ The Confession
Pope Alexander authorizes a search for missing son Juan as Savonarola continues to resist torture, and Lucrezia seduces her fiancé.
