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The Borgias

1981Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

A a serial in ten parts on the lives of one of the most intriguing families in history.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

The Borgias episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E4 Part 4, 6.8

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brian Farnham
Written by
John Prebble, Ken Taylor
Produced by
Mark Shivas
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 1981 · December 16, 1981 · Ended

First aired
October 14, 1981
Last aired
December 16, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Reality Is Unrealistic, Rape as Drama, Hate Sink +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Borgias?"

Questions about The Borgias

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Borgias?

Prime

In the United States, The Borgias streams on Prime.

Is The Borgias worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch The Borgias?

9 h

About 9 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.

Will I feel good after watching The Borgias?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Borgias good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Borgias use?

Reality Is UnrealisticRape as DramaHate SinkMama BearBittersweet EndingGorgeous Period DressBig Brother AttractionWar Is HellStalking is LoveArtistic License – ReligionMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneSeparated by the Walland 229 more

TV Tropes lists 241 tropes for it, including Reality Is Unrealistic, Rape as Drama, and Hate Sink.