Borgia is not for the faint of heart. Episode 3 contains depictions of torture, sexual violence (implied against a minor character), and extreme political cynicism. This is not The Crown . This is the mud, blood, and wine-soaked truth of the 15th century.
Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to seek allies against the Borgia Pope. He meets the ruthless Prince Alfonso, who is more interested in macabre displays of his enemies than in aiding the Cardinal’s holy crusade. borgia 1x03 full
The Moor moves faster than the first two episodes, finally giving John Doman the chance to stop whispering and start roaring. The production design is still stunning (those crimson robes against stone walls), and the writing has found its rhythm: Machiavellian, cynical, and utterly addictive. Borgia is not for the faint of heart
Borgia 1x03, “The Assault,” is the episode where the series finds its vicious stride. The production design remains gloriously grimy (this is not the polished Rome of Showtime’s version), and the dialogue crackles with Machiavellian wit, written before Machiavelli ever put pen to paper. This is the mud, blood, and wine-soaked truth
Watch “Borgia” Season 1, Episode 3: “The Assault” on streaming platforms where the original European cut is available (Canal+, Netflix in select regions, or Amazon Prime).
If you thought Episode 2 was brutal, Episode 3, “The Moor,” turns the knife—then twists it. This is the episode where the show’s signature blend of theological terror and political savagery really locks into place.
"The Borgias" is a historical drama television series that aired from 2011 to 2013. Created by Neil Jordan, the show is set in the early 15th century and revolves around the Borgia family, who rose to power in the Catholic Church during the Renaissance. The series stars Jeremy Irons as Pope Alexander VI, Peter Gadiot as Cesare Borgia, and Holliday Grainger as Vannozza dei Cattanei, among others.