Have you seen the 2006 version of The Borgia? Share your memories in the comments below. And if you’re looking for the Showtime series by the same name, remember to use the search filter "The Borgia -2011 -2013" to avoid confusion.
When modern audiences think of prestige television dramas about the infamous Renaissance family, two titles usually dominate the conversation: Neil Jordan’s lavish The Borgias (2011-2013) starring Jeremy Irons, and the Tom Fontana-produced European co-production Borgia (2011-2014). However, nestled in the archives of French television history lies a forgotten gem that predates both—a two-part miniseries simply titled . The Borgia -2006-2006
The Borgia (2006): The Forgotten Masterpiece of Television History Have you seen the 2006 version of The Borgia
For those using the keyword to specifically avoid the Jeremy Irons version (the search operator "-2006" excludes later years), here are the key differences: When modern audiences think of prestige television dramas
The 2006 series excels in depicting the moral vacuity of the Vatican during this period. It portrays a Rome where faith is a commodity and salvation is auctioned to the highest bidder. The political machinations are dense but rewarding, showing how Rodrigo Borgia manages to hold onto power despite the hostility of the great Italian families like the Sforzas and the Medicis.
If you meant a , there is "The Borgia" (Italian: Los Borgia ) — a 2006 Spanish-Italian movie directed by Antonio Hernández, focusing on the Borgia family, starring Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Cesare Borgia.