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The Borgias

2011·Show
29Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.9Metacritic697.9Rotten Tomatoes85%85%
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fuboTVParamount+

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High energy, immersive world.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Politics, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.
Renaissance Power StruggleCorrupt Clergy DramaShakespearean Family FeudMachiavellian PoliticsLuxurious Historical SettingComplex Character StudiesSensual & ViolentIntricate PlottingReligious HypocrisyDynastic Ambition

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Jordan, Kari Skogland, John Maybury
Written by:
Neil Jordan, Guy Burt, David Leland
Produced by:
Karen Richards, Bill Goddard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Borgias

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Where can I stream The Borgias legally?

fuboTVParamount+

The Borgias is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Borgias worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Borgias rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does The Borgias have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 29 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Is The Borgias based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Borgias?

Critics77
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Borgias much the same way.

When did The Borgias air?

It ran from 2011 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is The Borgias in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States, Hungary, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Borgias?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Borgias in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Borgias use?

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TV Tropes lists 241 storytelling tropes for The Borgias, including Pet the Dog, Good Scars, Evil Scars, Start of Darkness.