The Borgias (2011–2013) 8.0
The saga of a crime family in 1492 Italy. Creator:Neil Jordan |
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The Borgias (2011–2013) 8.0
The saga of a crime family in 1492 Italy. Creator:Neil Jordan |
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Jeremy Irons | ... |
Rodrigo Borgia
(29 episodes, 2011-2013)
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François Arnaud | ... |
Cesare Borgia
(29 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Holliday Grainger | ... |
Lucrezia Borgia
(29 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Peter Sullivan | ... |
Cardinal Ascanio Sforza
(28 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Sean Harris | ... |
Micheletto
(27 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Joanne Whalley | ... |
Vanozza Cattaneo
(25 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Lotte Verbeek | ... |
Giulia Farnese
(20 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Colm Feore | ... |
Giuliano Della Rovere
(20 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Cardinal Versucci
(18 episodes, 2011-2013)
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David Oakes | ... |
Juan Borgia
(17 episodes, 2011-2012)
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Bosco Hogan | ... |
Cardinal Piccolomini
(16 episodes, 2011-2013)
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Gina McKee | ... |
Caterina Sforza
(13 episodes, 2011-2013)
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David Alpay | ... |
Calvino
(12 episodes, 2011-2012)
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Following the Borgia family as they rise to power in the Roman Catholic church. Rodrigo Borgia uses bribery, with the help of his son, to secure his position as Pope Alexander VI. But he has gained enemies in the College of Cardinals, who begin to plot against him. He must find alliances. Written by Anonymous
Not for the first time is it necessary to point out to several of the reviewers of "The Borgias" that the show is not a documentary. The creators have used a historical basis as a jumping-off point and then gone on a riff for the sake of poetic license, much like a jazz musician might do with a standard piece of music.
I think "The Borgias" is a fascinating show -- the story lines are excellent and the production values are breathtaking. Almost every scene looks as though it had been lifted in its entirety from a Renaissance painting.
I'm also amazed that at least one reviewer believes that Jeremy Irons cannot act. I'd be interested to hear what criteria that person has apropos of acting excellence. Jeremy Irons is a fine actor, one of the best.
I don't believe I'm alone in the hope that there will be a third season -- and many more seasons to come. The era is a cornucopia of rich material for a drama such as "The Borgias." Thank you, Neil Jordan, and the rest of the crew and cast. You've enriched my life.