The Borgias
“Flesh and Blood”
Series Overview
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 29 Episodes
50 min per episode
2011 – 2013
Premiered: Sun, Apr 3, 2011
Neil JordanLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “The Prince”
Micheletto returns to Cesare briefly to help him destroy the walls of Forli and capture Caterina Sforza and later recruit her assassin Rufio.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Borgias Season 1: Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-09
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Karen Richards, Bill Goddard, Jack Rapke, Sheila Hockin, Neil Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Richards
Producer
Bill Goddard
Producer
Jonathan McKinstry
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Borgias
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What is The Borgias about?
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.
How many seasons does The Borgias have?
The Borgias comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Borgias?
Key cast members in The Borgias include Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Sean Harris, Thure Lindhardt.
Who created or directed The Borgias?
The Borgias was developed and directed by Neil Jordan.