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The Worst Episodes of Borgia

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The Worst Episodes of Borgia

The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.

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  1. Background image for The Assumption
    7.1/10(109 votes)

    #1 - The Assumption

    S2:E10

    Cesare and the King of France organize their wedding, one after another, the day of the Assumption, a date when it rains consistently. Cardinal Orsini, very sick, terrified of what awaits him after his death when he thinks about his relationships with friends and enemies of the pope. Lucrezia plays on the big surge of hope caused by the salvation and the power of forgiveness to ease political tensions.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Seven Sorrows
    7.1/10(111 votes)

    #2 - The Seven Sorrows

    S2:E11

    The episode is marked by Sorrows hitting the Borgia family. Kneeling before the tomb of Juan Vannozza pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows aloud. Lucrezia interrupts to ask about new secrets about their family she has heard. Vannozza refuses to answer but encouraged to meditate on Fifth pain. During his prayer, Lucrezia begins to understand the secret history of his family and is considering how to fix past mistakes.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.1/10(79 votes)

    #3 - 1500

    S3:E6

    Outside of Italy, rebellion stirs and the Cardinals fear they'll lose their power, while plans begin for Lucrezia's next marriage.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.1/10(85 votes)

    #4 - 1506

    S3:E13

    Cesare is brought to La Mancha and goes on trial before the Inquisition, while Lucrezia must use extreme measures to save her marriage.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #5 - Pentecost

    S2:E6

    A violent rainstorm fell on Rome. Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, is doing sex with his mistress, Giulia Farnese, when the ceiling of the papal chamber collapses on them. Rodrigo found alive under the debris, is in shock. Like the apostles, he began to speak in different languages​​, believing that the Holy Spirit is in him.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Blessed Trinity
    7.2/10(111 votes)

    #6 - The Blessed Trinity

    S2:E7

    Each member of the Trinity, Borgia (Rodrigo, Cesare and Lucrezia) must find his own unit: head, heart and soul. Rodrigo confronts his addiction to drugs, Cesare intrigue at the court of the King of France to win the hand of Carlotta, while Lucrezia must overcome the sad reality of her love life.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for A Morality Play
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #7 - A Morality Play

    S2:E8

    On the occasion of this celebration, Cardinal Riario Sansoni organizes morality recounting the story of Alexis. Far from these concerns, Cesare continuing negotiations to try to raise an army and get a title and a wife. Conversely, Lanzol asks to leave Rome and intrigues in order to devote himself more confidently to Christ.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Transfiguration
    7.2/10(108 votes)

    #8 - Transfiguration

    S2:E9

    The crowds gathered on Saint Peter's Square in Rome, while another big celebration takes place in Spoleto. This episode, largely devoted to the celebration, the narrative ends by Rodrigo Transfiguration to a group of children. The story is accompanied by a warning to adults who listen Rodrigo, including Giulia and Virginio Orsini. Rodrigo, Lucrezia and Cesare are transformed as they endorse their new roles, sometimes an inspiration to others, sometimes manipulative attempt to influence them.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.2/10(81 votes)

    #9 - 1501

    S3:E7

    Cesare loses his lover and his daughter, leading to a painful defeat, and Lucrezia's betrothal becomes politically and emotionally complex.

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    7.4/10(126 votes)

    #10 - Ash Wednesday

    S2:E2

    Cesare Borgia celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday for the King of Naples and his court. According to the liturgical texts, Cesare made ​​a sign of the cross on the forehead of each participant with ash, in these words: "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." But when comes the turn of King Federico d'Aragona, Cesare draws a "C" on his forehead. Thus causing the sovereign Cesare stands in contradiction with the spirit of contrition associated with this holiday.

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    7.4/10(120 votes)

    #11 - Palm Sunday

    S2:E3

    Sent by Pope Alexander VI, Cesare and Alessandro are entering in Florence. Unlike Jesus, they are not greeted by hosannas and palm leaves, but by the looks of reproach and disapproving murmurs. Under the control of Savonarola, Florence Florence libertine became austere. Later, Cesare attends Mass on Palm Sunday, celebrated by Savonarola. During the ceremony, Nicolas Machiavelli discusses Cesare hoping to join the clandestine opposition to Savonarola. Ironically, Machiavelli tends to Cesare a sling, made with palm leaves tied in a bow shape.

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    7.4/10(85 votes)

    #12 - 1497

    S3:E3

    Cesare's new mistress could trigger a diplomatic incident, and public allegations of debauchery are made against the Borgia family.

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    7.4/10(86 votes)

    #13 - 1498

    S3:E4

    When one of his commanders captures a city without authorisation, Cesare must appease a ruler. Lucrezia's son suffers a potentially mortal fall.

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    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #14 - 1499

    S3:E5

    While Rodrigo engages in delicate politics, Leonardo da Vinci offers Cesare a powerful weapon and murder visits the Borgia family.

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    7.4/10(83 votes)

    #15 - 1502

    S3:E8

    Cesare's renegade generals mount a rebellion against him, while those close to Rodrigo conspire against him, all on the eve of Lucrezia's wedding.

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    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #16 - 1504

    S3:E11

    With a new pope crowned and order breaking down, Cesare finds himself with more and stronger enemies than ever.

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    7.4/10(79 votes)

    #17 - 1505

    S3:E12

    Cesare stands trial for treason against the Holy See and the Ten Commandments, with his old friend Niccolo Machiavelli as prosecutor.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 1492

    S1:E1

    Though officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Ondata di calore

    S1:E2

    When a plot to poison the pope is baffled and the pontiff's original testament restored, Cesare watches his brother rise further in Rodrigo's esteem.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - A Sacred Vow

    S1:E3

    A quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Wisdom of the Holy Spirit

    S1:E4

    Rodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Legitimacy

    S1:E6

    As peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.

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  24. Background image for Maneuvers
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Maneuvers

    S1:E7

    Instead of keeping the peace, Rodrigo gives in to Giulia's urging and has his men take up arms, but under Juan's command the campaign fails.

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  25. Background image for Prelude to an Apocalypse
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Prelude to an Apocalypse

    S1:E8

    With his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.

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  26. Background image for Miracles
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Miracles

    S1:E10

    By the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Assumption" is the worst rated episode of "Borgia". It scored 7.1/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Seven Sorrows".