The season followed Rodrigo’s rise to the papacy through bribery and his subsequent transformation into a "holy figure" who left "dirty deeds" to his son, Cesare.
Season 1 of (2011) established the show as a visually stunning, high-stakes historical drama centered on the corruption and family loyalty of the infamous House of Borgia. Critical Reception & Style The Borgias - Season 1
Jeremy Irons received high praise for his portrayal of Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI), capturing the character’s internal conflict and political ambition. The season followed Rodrigo’s rise to the papacy