The Borgias

Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI.

Pope Alexander VI wastes no time consolidating power by elevating his children to high office.

Rodrigo seeks funds through a profitable marriage for Lucrezia that will ally him with Milan.

Lucrezia's wedding is a disaster; the Borgia children's illegitimate mother arrives.

Neglected by her husband, Lucrezia has an affair; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli.

The Pope proposes an alliance to thwart France's invasion; Della Rovere wants to invade Italy.

Della Rovere's invasion proceeds with victory as the Italian nobles flee to their banner.

The pope awaits his fate as the French enter the city unopposed; the invaders capture Lucrezia.

Lucrezia gives birth; the Borgias secure a marriage annulment and plot revenge on their enemies.