Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to seek allies against the Borgia Pope. He meets the ruthless Prince Alfonso, who is more interested in macabre displays of his enemies than in aiding the Cardinal’s holy crusade.
Reviewers at Den of Geek praised the episode for cramming a vast amount of historical intrigue into a single hour while highlighting Juan Borgia’s vanity and incompetence. However, some viewers on IMDb noted historical inaccuracies regarding Prince Djem’s age and the specific timing of his arrival in Rome compared to the actual 15th-century timeline.
The Borgias host Prince Djem , the brother of the Ottoman Sultan. While Djem is a charming guest who bonds with Lucrezia and Juan, he represents a significant financial opportunity. The Sultan offers the Pope 400,000 ducats if Djem were to "accidentally" die in his care. The Fate of Djem borgia 1x03 full
In the third episode of the first season of (Showtime/Bravo!), titled " The Moor " , the family’s newly acquired power begins to show its first cracks of financial and political instability. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by series creator Neil Jordan , this hour explores the intersection of strategic marriage, religious hypocrisy, and the cold-blooded pragmatism required to maintain the Papacy. Plot Summary: Finances and Foreign Princes
Juan first attempts to use cantarella (a legendary Borgia poison) via a cook, but it only leaves Djem in agony rather than killing him immediately. Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to seek
Cesare’s relationship with his personal assassin, Micheletto, deepens as they are tasked with neutralizing the ongoing threat posed by Della Rovere. Cast and Production Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI) François Arnaud Cesare Borgia Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia David Oakes Juan Borgia Colm Feore Giuliano Della Rovere Critical Reception
Rodrigo and Cesare agree that Lucrezia must marry an Italian to strengthen the Papacy’s local standing. They eventually settle on Giovanni Sforza , aiming to align with Milan and block Cardinal Della Rovere's path to France. However, some viewers on IMDb noted historical inaccuracies
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After Micheletto informs Cesare that Djem would suffer for weeks, Cesare compels Juan to finish the job. Juan eventually smothers the prince with a pillow to ensure the payout. Key Subplots and Political Moves