The Borgias · SEASON 1

The Poisoned Chalice

Episode 1 · 2011-04-03

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  • Drama
  • Crime

Episode overview

Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI, making him the new leader of the Catholic Church; powerful Cardinals Della Rovere and Orsini oppose his rise; the Borgias recruit a talented assassin named Micheletto to their cause.

50 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. The Poisoned Chalice2011-04-03 2. The Assassin2011-04-03 3. The Moor2011-04-10 4. Lucrezia's Wedding2011-04-17 5. The Borgias in Love2011-04-24 6. The French King2011-05-01 7. Death, on a Pale Horse2011-05-08 8. The Art of War2011-05-15 9. Nessuno (Nobody)2011-05-22