This episode is all about
Cesare (Francois Arnaud). It’s any wonder he can think straight
with the pressures and issues he has to deal with, seemingly on his
own. He continues to protect his family from assassination, works to
rebuild a weak Papal army, travels to Naples to negotiate his sisters
dowry all the while fighting a growing urge to bed his own sister
Lucrezia and also finding a new bride in France. All in a days work
for the son of Borgia.
Giovanni, Lucrezias
betrothed takes Cesare to Naples to meet his father and discuss the
dowry. This does not go well. They do not wish the bastard son of
Lucrezia to be recognized and want him removed from the household.
Cesare takes immediate offence and if you have watched any Borgia’s
episode you know that no one will dishonor another Borgia and get
away with it. All the while, weak young Giovanni stands by quietly
not defending his wife to-be’s honour. Alliance or no alliance
weakness will not be tolerated in the Borgia Dynasty and Cesare will
ensure it. Will he step up or become collateral damage.
Katarina
Sforza is all over the papal house, and even manages an invitation to
Lucrezia’s wedding. Spies, bribes, power plays and plotters in dark
corners flutter in the shadows as Katarina Sforza garnishes
information and power, right under the nose of the Borgia’s. How
can Pope Alexander let her into his household?
Pope Alexander (Jeremy
Irons) in the meantime has a slightly easier time. No poisonings or
assassinations for him and as he recovers he starts to create
alliances and form bonds of his own. Even if it means using his
children as pawns in his powerful game.
Review by JoAnn Duff
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