Episode Info

Next: 3x06 -- Relics (May/19/2013)

When Cesare lands in northern Italy with a French army, Alexander is furious at what he sees as a challenge to his authority, but reluctantly accedes to Cesare's plan to destroy the Sforza dynasty. Catherina, meanwhile, has come up with a plot of her own: biological warfare. Concerned about the lack of funds for his Crusade, Alexander imposes punitive taxes on the newly arrived Jewish community.

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Prev: 3x05 -- The Wolf and the Lamb (May/12/2013)

Cesare's diplomatic mission to France is a success, with the help of his old advisor Machiavelli. Back in Rome, the seductive and dangerously insane Bianca makes a drastic statement. Lucrezia travels to Naples accompanied by her husband and Micheletto. King Ferdinand remains steadfast in his determination that little Giovanni will not be recognized at court. Upon learning this, Lucrezia plots against him.

Cast

Jeremy Irons As Rodrigo Borgia	Aidan Alexander As Joffre Borgia
Colm Feore As Cardinal Della Rovere	David Oakes As Juan Borgia
Derek Jacobi As Cardinal Orsini	François Arnaud As Cesare Borgia
Holliday Grainger As Lucrezia Borgia	Joanne Whalley As Vanozza
Lotte Verbeek As Giulia Farnese	Sean Harris As Micheletto
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3x4: The Banquet Of Chestnuts recap: The episode begins with a ceremony in which Rodrigo is appointing a new cardinal. The new cardinal is Giulia’s brother and it is her wish that Rodrigo has fulfilled by making this appointment. After the ceremony, Cardinal Sforza briefs the new cardinal about his duties. After arriving at a nunnery, Cardinal Versucci, who was recently ousted by Rodrigo, hands a nun some documents. He then tells the nun that he has to be on his way. At the papal palace, Rodrigo sees Lucrezia approach him and asks how married life is suiting her. She is at a loss for words, but smiles, while Cesare, who she spent the night with, hangs his head in shame... read more.

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3x2: The Purge recap: The episode begins and Rodrigo is busy taunting Cesare for being carless enough to let Della Rovere escape. Rodrigo says he has lost faith in everyone including god after all that’s happened. He also hasn’t gotten over the fact that the cardinals were waiting around his bed like vultures for him to die. He as a result wants to teach each one of them a lesson. In abandoned old ruins somewhere, Caterina’s cousin, who is only known as the Black Heart, meets the members of the families that hate the Borgias. He suggests they all join hands to take down the Borgias. They seem to like the idea and agree... read more.

3x1: The Face of Death recap: The episode begins with Cesare bringing a poisoned Rodrigo to a physician, who has been summoned to the Pope’s palace. The physician figures out Canterella is the poison that has been used and says there is no way to save Rodrigo, who is quickly fading away. Lucrezia isn’t ready to give up just yet, saying she has heard charcoal can be used as an antidote against the poison. While charcoal is being grounded, mixed with water and forced down Rodrigo’s throat, Cardinal Sforza arrives and hands Cesare a bible that has been recovered from the assassin’s room... read more.

Crew

Creator: Neil Jordan
Executive Producer: Sheila Hockin, James Flynn, John Weber, Neil Jordan, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Co-Producer: Karen Richards

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