A corrupt 15th-century patriarch ruthlessly seizes the papacy, amassing power and wealth for his infamous family.
Suspenseful and epic. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Paramount+.
For a TV-MA, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, strong violence and some strong language.
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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.
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