If you are like me and you are still missing The Tudors, well The Borgias will fill that void starting tonight on Showtime at 9p. The Borgias Family is being described as the “original crime family” and in tonight’s two hour premiere episode you will start to understand how they got that title. And talking about titles, the show starts off with Rodrigo (played by Jeremy Irons) a Spaniard and the head of the family, being elected as Pope in the 15th century during the Renaissance. So just saying when it takes place, you can only imagine how beautiful the costumes and the scenery is for this series. But it isn’t only about Pope Alexander VI, it is also about his family. His Courtesan, the mother of his four children, who is jealous when he takes a new younger mistress. His older son Giovanni, who has a way with the ladies especially his sister.
There are plenty of people that are trying to stop the Pope, but there are many more who will stop them is this beautifully well done period piece that airs every Sunday on Showtime. Just like how The Tudors taught us about their legacy, The Borgias will do the same.
