The Borgias

As Pope Alexander fights for his life after being poisoned; the Cardinals jockey for position.

Pope Alexander tasks Cardinal Sforza with initiating an inquisition.

Alfonso abandons Lucrezia on their wedding night, driving her into the arms of her brother.

Cardinal Farnese is promoted by his sister; Alexander dramatically calls for a crusade.

Cesare’s diplomatic mission to France is a success; Lucrezia plots against King Ferdinand.

Alexander reluctantly agrees to Cesare's plan to destroy the Sforza dynasty.

Cesare burns Constanzo's palace to contain the plague; Micheletto is lovestruck with Pascal.

Catherina has plans to frustrate Alexander’s festival; a plot to trick the Borgias is uncovered.

Cesare and Lucrezia are reunited but Alfonso begins to suspect them; Micheletto disappears.

Alexander and Cesare are reconciled; Cesare vows that Lucrezia will be his for good.