Rodrigo's children insist that their mother be invited to Lucrezia's arranged political marriage to a Sforza, but the Pope resists.Rodrigo's children insist that their mother be invited to Lucrezia's arranged political marriage to a Sforza, but the Pope resists.Rodrigo's children insist that their mother be invited to Lucrezia's arranged political marriage to a Sforza, but the Pope resists.
Storyline
Did you know
- GoofsThe Spanish ambassador uses the word America in reference to the lands discovered by Columbus. However, this term was not coined until the elaboration of the Waldseemüller map in 1507, four years after the death of Pope Alexander VI.
- Quotes
Niccolo Machiavelli: And what do you want of Florence?
Giuliano Della Rovere: Nothing.
Niccolo Machiavelli: Oh, then, we will charge you nothing.
Giuliano Della Rovere: You misunderstand. I ask that Florence... do... nothing.
Niccolo Machiavelli: Ah, we let those French barbarians march through our principality and do... nothing. That's a different kind of nothing that will cost you something.
- SoundtracksThe Borgias Main Titles
Written by Trevor Morris
As for the episode its pace was slow and nicely matched the delicate innocence of Holliday Grainger. She's 23 years old but perfect as the 13 years old Lucrezia Borgia. It was also surprising to finally witness her palette of emotions. It leads us to women rights because it seems these poor creatures had none back then and were only used as goods to superficially unite families. An other interesting element was the scene where Christopher Columbus is mentioned because it revealed how religion was greedy and vicious. As for the production it confirmed that the few flaws noticed in The Assassin were just mistakes. Bad time management ? At least it's not a question of budget and The Moor confirmed it. This 4th installment was even more impressive and the dancing sequences were well choreographed, dynamically filmed and beautifully designed. From the vivid costumes to the tension between some characters it was just great entertainment. And the bacchanal that followed should wake up your inner demons, always eager to welcome sneaking nipples and drink succulent wine. Last but not least I found the end a little rushed but it was definitely the cliffhanger a good episode requires to intrigue its audience. Stay tuned, the worst is yet to come and as Neil Jordan also wrote the remaining episodes I don't worry about their quality.
- igoatabase
- Apr 18, 2011
Details
- Runtime57 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16 : 9