The Borgias - Season 1 (2011) (season)
The Borgias in Love
Creators:
Neil JordanDirected by:
John MayburyScreenplay:
Neil JordanCinematography:
Paul SarossyComposer:
Trevor MorrisCast:
Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Joanne Whalley, Lotte Verbeek, David Oakes, Sean Harris, Steven Berkoff, Colm Feore, Julian Bleach, Ruta Gedmintas, Luke Pasqualino, Mickey Sumner (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Alternately neglected and abused by her cruel husband, Lucrezia has an affair with Paolo, a handsome stable boy; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli: deny French troops passage across his masters' lands in exchange for suppression of Savonarola, a fiery preacher of anti-Medici sermons; in love with baroness Ursula, Cesare takes drastic action to get rid of her husband. (Showtime)
(more)Reviews (1)
Even though there was a noticeable shift from church intrigues to the love lives of the Borgia family, I didn't feel the need to lower my rating. The episode balanced things well, keeping the romantic moments to a tolerable level and avoiding overly passionate dialogues. Plus, the conspiracies brewing were just as juicy as those in the Vatican, making it a solid watch overall.
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