The Borgias - Season 2 (2012) (season)
Canada / Ireland / Hungary,
2012, 54 min
Creators:
Neil JordanDirected by:
Neil JordanScreenplay:
Neil JordanCinematography:
Paul SarossyComposer:
Trevor MorrisCast:
Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Joanne Whalley, Lotte Verbeek, David Oakes, Sean Harris, Peter Sullivan, Colm Feore, Michel Muller, Augustus Prew, Melia Kreiling, David Lowe (more)Plots(1)
Pope Alexander VI takes a new lover and throws a grand, pagan fete for the citizens of Rome when a cache of ancient artifacts is discovered; the rivalry between brothers Cesare and Juan spills into the streets; Lucrezia tends to her newborn child; now a pastoral priest once again, Della Rovere narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. (Showtime)
(more)Reviews (1)
I wasn't particularly impressed; it felt like the creators stuck to their usual formula. The most interesting part was the pope discussing the need for revenge on all traitors. However, the story then veered off in a different direction, which didn't really do it any favors. 4*- ()
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