The Borgias Season 3 (2011)

The products below contain affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

The period drama "The Borgias" is a glimpse into the lives of one of history's most infamous crime families. Set in 1492 Renaissance-era Italy, this series shows the rise to power of Rodrigo Borgia and his family. After Pope Innocent VIII dies, Rodrigo guarantees himself, through bribery, the position of Pope Alexander VI in the esteemed Roman Catholic church. His new appointment ensures enemies within the College of Cardinals, most notably Guiliano Della Rovere, who secretly plots to overthrow the newest Pope and forms important alliances in his attempt. Helping their father to gather and hold power are his three devoted children. Elected by his father to the College of Cardinals, Cesare battles between obedience to Rodrigo and following his own ideas. Juan, made head of the military, finds himself overwhelmed with envy of his brother, Cesare. Their beautiful sister, Lucrezia, emerges from innocence to cunning with an affinity for poison. A tale of intimidation, political intrigue, lust and murder, the Borgias became the most influential family of the Renaissance.