Historical fiction TV drama set during the 15th century which follows the rise of of the Borgia family to the height of power in the Roman Catholic Church. Using bribery and simony, Rodrigo Borgia (Jeremy Irons) is elected to the papacy with the help of his son, Cesare (Francois Arnaud). Now known as Pope Alexander VI, his rivals in the College of Cardinals soon begin to plot his downfall.

Historical fiction TV drama set during the 15th century which follows the rise of of the Borgia family to the height of power in the Roman Catholic Church. Using bribery and simony, Rodrigo Borgia (Jeremy Irons) is elected to the papacy with the help of his son, Cesare (Francois Arnaud). Now known as Pope Alexander VI, his rivals in the College of Cardinals soon begin to plot his downfall.

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