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The Borgias (Showtime Series)

Posted By: J Geoff

The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 03/25/11 08:32 PM


Carol Gino alerted me to this new Showtime series, premiering Sunday, April 3rd at 9PM ET/PT.

This is "the family" written about in Puzo & Gino's THE FAMILY (2001)....

THE BORGIAS

http://www.sho.com/site/borgias/home.sho

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Over a decade in the making, The Showtime Original Series The Borgias is the sordid saga of one of the most remarkable and legendary families in history. Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia (Academy Award® winner Jeremy Irons) 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. The unbounded audacity of this original crime family went on to inspire Machiavelli's The Prince and Mario Puzo's The Godfather. Don't miss a minute of the lavish, sexy, scandalous drama from the creative mind of Academy Award® winner Neil Jordan.


The Borgias begins with a special two-hour premiere on SHOWTIME Sunday, April 3rd at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Future original episodes will air Sundays at 10:00 PM ET/PT.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 03/25/11 08:47 PM

wow...i saw the trailer, and man that is so interesting. thanks for the heads up geoff.
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 03/26/11 02:13 PM

Looks awesome!
Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 03/27/11 03:48 AM

Poor Lucrezia got a terrible reputation as a poisoner that she really didn't deserve. Her father and brother were the true murderers.

This looks great, though. I'll have to remember to watch it.
Posted By: The Iceman

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 04/03/11 01:04 AM

I've been looking forward to this show ever since I saw the first commcercial for it.
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 04/03/11 05:43 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

This is "the family" written about in Puzo & Gino's THE FAMILY (2001)....


They also inspired Don Altobello's poisoned cannoli wink.

Should be wonderful. Jeremy Irons is a brilliant actor. He's done two episodes of "Law and Order: SVU" this year. He may have given the two best guest appearances in the history of the show. And that's saying something.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 04/04/11 04:07 AM


Anyone watch it? I missed the whole Godfather comparison segment (I think a piece didn't record, I'm trying again to see). I thought it was pretty interesting -- Jeremy Irons was pretty good. Not quite as dramatic as, say, SPARTACUS, but certainly worth catching each week.
Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 04/04/11 02:36 PM

I saw parts of it. I have to check if it's On Demand and try it again. It was good, but not great.
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 04/04/11 05:45 PM

I missed it but I'm gonna try to catch it later tonight if I can find it on-demand. Again, I like Irons a lot.
Posted By: Mark

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/04/11 02:10 PM

I just finished watching all nine episodes of this magnificent series. The writing, acting and scenery is extraordinary. The historical perspective makes you feel that you are actually living with the characters and experiencing life in 15th century Rome and The Vatican. Jeremy Irons is perfect as the Pope and there is not one weak acting performance in any episode. If you are interested in history, Catholicism and Italy (as am I), you will enjoy "The Borgias" tremendously. I will most likely re-watch all the episodes for a second helping (a la Sopranos)! Definitely worth a hard look. Enjoy!
Posted By: Turnbull

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/04/11 05:14 PM

After a slow start, "Borgias" really hit a high stride. The last episode was just terrific. The series also introduced a truly memorable character: the French King Charles, who was simultaneously ruthless, cynical, charming, self-deprecating and a sucker for piety.

Although the series appeared to be lavishly produced, I saw a lot of painted backgrounds. We were lucky to have "Borgias" and "Game of Thrones" this season. But, as good as both are, they still can't top Showtime's "The Tudors."
Posted By: Sonny_Black

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/26/11 02:17 PM

The Borgias is better than The Tudors imo. And I enjoyed The Tudors very much.
Posted By: Don Cardi

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/26/11 04:22 PM

I may have to check this out through On Demand.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/27/11 03:51 AM

Originally Posted By: Don Cardi
I may have to check this out through On Demand.

Seriously? Yes!! You have to check it out!
Posted By: Mark

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 06/29/11 11:20 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: Don Cardi
I may have to check this out through On Demand.

Seriously? Yes!! You have to check it out!


This is really good - a must see.
Posted By: Fame

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 08/20/11 12:52 AM

Ok, so I've added the Borgias and Game of Thrones to my to-watch list. What about "Camelot"? is it any good?
Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 08/27/11 11:32 AM

Camelot is canceled if I'm not mistaken. It was meh! lol
Posted By: Sonny_Black

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/28/12 06:44 PM

Any reason why they are not broadcasting the 8th episode this week?
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/28/12 07:12 PM

Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black
Any reason why they are not broadcasting the 8th episode this week?

Many new episodes don't air here in the US on major holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend runs Sat-Mon). I suppose because viewership would be lower as people travel. Someday they'll realize that people have DVRs and/or On-Demand!
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/29/12 09:07 AM

Are you guys on the 2nd series yet??

We had the first series over here which was great but have heard nothing else since......
Posted By: Sonny_Black

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/29/12 05:33 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black
Any reason why they are not broadcasting the 8th episode this week?

Many new episodes don't air here in the US on major holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend runs Sat-Mon). I suppose because viewership would be lower as people travel. Someday they'll realize that people have DVRs and/or On-Demand!


And because of that guys in the Netherlands have to suffer too. frown I was looking forward to knowing the result of the epic fail of last episode. Now I have to wait another week, the horror...
Posted By: Sonny_Black

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/29/12 05:34 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Are you guys on the 2nd series yet??

We had the first series over here which was great but have heard nothing else since......


The 2nd season is just as good as the first so far. It's a really good serie.
Posted By: Mark

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 05/29/12 10:13 PM

Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black
Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas
Are you guys on the 2nd series yet??

We had the first series over here which was great but have heard nothing else since......


The 2nd season is just as good as the first so far. It's a really good serie.

Absolutely agree, Sonny. This is very good!
Posted By: MisterPurple

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 09/21/12 07:01 PM

Great show! There's another one about the Borgias on Netflix streaming I keep meaning to watch, too.
Posted By: AmericanCrime

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 07/23/13 01:49 AM

Shame they canceled this great series.
Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: The Borgias (Showtime Series) - 07/24/13 05:58 PM

Originally Posted By: AmericanCrime
Shame they canceled this great series.


Cancelled??? Shit frown
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