Borgia (2011– )

It was the age of Da Vinci and Michelangelo, of enlightened creativity and unparalleled intellectual achievement. But it was also the age of Machievelli, of rampant lawlessness, incessant ... See full summary »

Creator:

Tom Fontana

Stars:

John Doman, Mark Ryder, Isolda Dychauk

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Doman	...	Rodrigo Borgia (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Mark Ryder	...	Cesare Borgia (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Isolda Dychauk	...	Lucrezia Borgia (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Diarmuid Noyes	...	Alessandro Farnese (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Art Malik	...	Francesc Gacet (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Marta Gastini	...	Giulia Farnese (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Assumpta Serna	...	Vannozza Catanei (21 episodes, 2011-2013)
Christian McKay	...	Cardinal Sforza (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
Dejan Cukic	...	Guiliano Della Rovere (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
Victor Schefé	...	Johann Burchard (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
Paul Brennen	...	Agapito Geraldini (14 episodes, 2011-2013)
Scott William Winters	...	Rafaele Riario-Sansoni (14 episodes, 2011-2013)
Stanley Weber	...	Juan Borgia (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
Michael Fitzgerald	...	Oliviero Carafa (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
Miroslav Táborský	...	Gianbattista Orsini (11 episodes, 2011-2013)
Alejandro Albarracín	...	Alfonso di Calabria (10 episodes, 2013)

Storyline

It was the age of Da Vinci and Michelangelo, of enlightened creativity and unparalleled intellectual achievement. But it was also the age of Machievelli, of rampant lawlessness, incessant war and unspeakable depravity. At the heart of the world order was the Vatican, the arbiter of conflicts between kingdoms and empires. And at the center of the Vatican was a man whose quest for power would propel him to seek the ultimate prize, the holy see of Rome. He was a man whose name would become synonymous with ruthlessness, and whose reign as pope would be remembered as the most infamous chapter of the history of the Catholic church -Rodrigo Borgia. His four children -Juan, the oldest, a prideful, lazy, unscrupulous sexual predator, Cesare, a young man torn between a faith that was not his calling and his dark violent nature, Lucretia, a young girl discovering the secret power that a women's sexuality holds, and Goffredo, an innocent child who would come of age in a family riven by conflict- ...

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Plot Keywords:

vatican | murder | catholic church | lust | family saga | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France Germany

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Els Borja

Filming Locations:

Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantique Productions, Canal Plus, EOS Entertainment

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Giulia repeatedly threatens to send Pantisilea to Tierra Del Fuego if she does not continue to spy on Lucrezia. The time frame for series is 1493-1494. Magellan is credited as the first European to visit Tierra Del Fuego (and give the area its name) in 1500.

User Reviews

Excellent Mini Series

"Borgia" by Tom Fontana is Excellent. It is the type of series that draws you in and keeps you wanting more.I can't wait for season 3. In the USA you can watch it on NetFlix. Do not confuse this with the series on Showtime. This Borgia is much better. The actors are brilliant in bringing the characters to life..the story line follows the Borgia family. I never knew much about them until this series. they are quite an interesting group of people.If you are a history buff, I am sure you will enjoy this series. The scenery is beautiful and it gives one a look as to how folks lived back in that time period. Do yourself a favor and watch the series.