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Borgia

  • TV Series
  • 2011–20142011–2014
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 52m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
6.7K
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Borgia (2011)
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Story of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty.Story of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty.Story of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,596
202
  • Creator
    • Tom Fontana
  • Stars
    • Mark Ryder
    • Isolda Dychauk
    • Diarmuid Noyes
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  • Creator
    • Tom Fontana
  • Stars
    • Mark Ryder
    • Isolda Dychauk
    • Diarmuid Noyes
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    • 47User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

    Episodes38

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    Borgia: The Complete Season One
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    Borgia: The Complete Season One
    Borgia: Season 2 (German Blu-Ray/DVD Trailer)
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    Borgia: Season 2 (German Blu-Ray/DVD Trailer)
    Borgia: Season 1 (German Blu-Ray/DVD Trailer)
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    Diarmuid Noyes in Borgia (2011)
    Dejan Cukic and Victor Schefé in Borgia (2011)
    Borgia (2011)
    Isolda Dychauk in Borgia (2011)
    John Doman in Borgia (2011)
    Isolda Dychauk in Borgia (2011)
    Alejandro Albarracín and Isolda Dychauk in Borgia (2011)
    Dejan Cukic in Borgia (2011)
    Joseph Beattie in Borgia (2011)
    Lucy Boynton in Borgia (2011)
    Marta Gastini in Borgia (2011)
    John Doman in Borgia (2011)

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    Mark Ryder
    Mark Ryder
    • Cesare Borgia
    38 episodes38 eps • 2011–2014
    Isolda Dychauk
    Isolda Dychauk
    • Lucrezia Borgia
    38 episodes38 eps • 2011–2014
    Diarmuid Noyes
    Diarmuid Noyes
    • Alessandro Farnese
    37 episodes37 eps • 2011–2014
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • Rodrigo Borgia
    36 episodes36 eps • 2011–2014
    Marta Gastini
    Marta Gastini
    • Giulia Farnese
    36 episodes36 eps • 2011–2014
    Assumpta Serna
    Assumpta Serna
    • Vannozza Catanei
    33 episodes33 eps • 2011–2014
    Art Malik
    Art Malik
    • Francesc Gacet
    32 episodes32 eps • 2011–2014
    Victor Schefé
    Victor Schefé
    • Johann Burchard
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2014
    Dejan Cukic
    Dejan Cukic
    • Giuliano della Rovere
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2014
    Paul Brennen
    Paul Brennen
    • Agapito Geraldini
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2014
    Scott William Winters
    Scott William Winters
    • Rafaele Riario-Sansoni
    25 episodes25 eps • 2011–2014
    Michael Fitzgerald
    Michael Fitzgerald
    • Oliviero Carafa
    21 episodes21 eps • 2011–2014
    Andrew Hawley
    Andrew Hawley
    • Alfonso d'Este
    21 episodes21 eps • 2011–2014
    Karel Dobrý
    Karel Dobrý
    • Giovanni Colonna
    19 episodes19 eps • 2011–2014
    Christian McKay
    Christian McKay
    • Ascanio Sforza
    18 episodes18 eps • 2011–2013
    Valentina D'Agostino
    • Angela Borgia Lanzol
    18 episodes18 eps • 2013–2014
    Alejandro Albarracín
    Alejandro Albarracín
    • Alfonso di Calabria
    17 episodes17 eps • 2013–2014
    Stanley Weber
    Stanley Weber
    • Juan Borgia…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2011–2014
    • Creator
      • Tom Fontana
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    • Trivia
      Nearly all of the principal actors and actresses were using their natural accents (be they American, Russian, Czech, Italian, et cetera) with a few notable exceptions. Mark Ryder (Cesare Borgia) and Diarmuid Noyes (Alessandro Farnese) are Irish but used English accents on the show. Even Stanley Weber (Juan Borgia) moderates his French accent, though he doesn't sound as English as his on-screen brother. This is because the series was intended for dubbing into non-English European languages (French, German, et cetera).
    • Goofs
      A choke pear (called "Pope's pear") is used to torture a convicted homosexual in the 2nd season. Choke pears were unknown before the 17th century, more than 100 years after the show's time frame. 15th century's punishments for pederasty were not so cruel (penalty, branding).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Vsechnopárty: Episode dated 18 March 2016 (2016)

    User reviews47

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    Top review
    8/10
    The visual equivalent of a page-turner
    For a TV series, this is an excellent one. I agree with the reviewers who say that it is reminiscent of Rome. There is much more passion than in the Showtime series Borgias. The female characters are stunning. The interpretation of Lucrezia is exceptional as the actress shows all the naivety and emotion of the girl's young age but also her growing awareness of her power. The actress who played Julia was also stellar. If there is any criticism, I just wish that the writers had focused more on the women and the relationships, as this is where the show shines. I thought that Donan plays well as Rodrigo. Much better than Jeremy Irons because Irons was just plain creepy. Donan has an aura that makes it more plausible that people would agree to support him (and that so many women would fall in love with him). The depictions of Juan and Chesare are weaker. I thought that reflected more on the writing than on the actors. Jaun's appearance kind of bugged me, as I kept thinking of him as a modern Frat boy. The actor who played Chesare, if his colouring was darker, looked exactly like the famous painting of the real one! I disagree with the reviewer who quibbled about the CGI backgrounds. I thought the painting- like effect was an effective nod to the artists of the time. I found myself getting confused by all the politics but that's okay. Its a good excuse to watch it again! On a final note. It was great to see John Bradley again! I hope he gets more screen time in his next TV series or movie. I love watching that guy!
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    • Is the Canal Plus Borgia Series historically accurate?
    • Who is the guy in the funny hat who always introduces the Pope?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2011 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy
      • Czech Republic
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Els Borja
    • Filming locations
      • Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Atlantique Productions
      • EOS Entertainment
      • Canal+
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    • Runtime
      52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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