Borgia S01E09 · The Invasion of Rome

Overview

Rodrigo has his back on the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile peace can be negotiated.

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1. 1 1. 14922011-10-10 · 52mThough officially their uncle, Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia gathers his three children, but Juan's and Cesare's lack of control threaten his life's work.
2. 2 2. Ondata di calore2011-10-10 · 52mWhen 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.
3. 3 3. A Sacred Vow2011-10-17 · 52mA quarrel starts among the cardinals and old reckonings are being settled, while Cesare offers his son as a sacrifice to God, abandoning the newborn.
4. 4 4. Wisdom of the Holy Spirit2011-10-17 · 52mRodrigo promises estates and offices for those voting in his favour, and when white smoke rises, he leaves the conclave as Pope Alexander VI.
5. 5 5. The Bonds of Matrimony2011-10-24 · 52mThe wedding of Lucrezia to Giovanni Sforza is to seal the union between the Borgia and Sforza families, but the marriage will not be consummated.
6. 6 6. Legitimacy2011-10-24 · 52mAs peace remains brittle, Rodrigo publicly acknowledges his paternity of Juan, Cesare, Lucrezia and Goffredo to strengthen the family bonds.
7. 7 7. Maneuvers2011-10-31 · 52mInstead 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.
8. 8 8. Prelude to an Apocalypse2011-10-31 · 52mWith his enemies advancing and his troops deserting Juan's command, Rodrigo has to take a tough decision that puts Cesare's life at stake.
9. 9 9. The Invasion of Rome2011-11-07 · 52mRodrigo has his back on the wall as the French troops occupy the Eternal city, but thanks to his son Cesare, a fragile peace can be negotiated.
10. 10 10. Miracles2011-11-07 · 52mBy the intervention of Spain, France is forced to withdraw, but Isabella of Spain demands a purge of the Jews from the Eternal City.
11. 11 11. God's Monster2011-11-14 · 52mTo prove himself worthy of the crown of Naples, Juan proposes to convert the Jews in a mass christening, but accidentally reveals a dark secret.
12. 12 12. The Serpent Rises2011-11-14 · 52mCesare leads an investigative commission into Juan's death, but cannot find the guilty party and soon fears he himself killed his brother.