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      The Borgias

      TV-MA 2011 - 2013 3 Seasons History Drama Crime List
      85% 64 Reviews Avg. Tomatometer 84% 250+ Ratings Avg. Audience Score The Borgias, led by patriarch Rodrigo, are a family of outsiders from Spain who try to take over control of Renaissance-era Italy. Through the use of bribery, extortion and torture, Rodrigo rises up the ranks to become pope. Two of Rodrigo's children are used as pawns by being married off to members of rival families at a young age. Vanozza, Rodrigo's long-time mistress and mother of his children, and Giulia Farnese battle for the elder Borgia's affections. The story of the Borgias has inspired such works as Machiavelli's political treatise "The Prince" and Mario Puzo's "The Godfather." Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 12 Buy Now

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      Synopsis The Borgias, led by patriarch Rodrigo, are a family of outsiders from Spain who try to take over control of Renaissance-era Italy. Through the use of bribery, extortion and torture, Rodrigo rises up the ranks to become pope. Two of Rodrigo's children are used as pawns by being married off to members of rival families at a young age. Vanozza, Rodrigo's long-time mistress and mother of his children, and Giulia Farnese battle for the elder Borgia's affections. The story of the Borgias has inspired such works as Machiavelli's political treatise "The Prince" and Mario Puzo's "The Godfather."
      Executive Producer
      Neil Jordan
      Network
      Showtime
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      History, Drama, Crime
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 3, 2011