Borgia (2011)

Episode Overview

Alessandro Farnese, the Vatican’s treasurer, reveals that the signorie of Imola and Forli are behind on their tax payments. In response, the Pope calls in Caterina Sforza, the Regent, along with her son, the heir to these territories. Infuriated by the heavy tax demands, Caterina devises a scheme to eliminate the Pope. Meanwhile, Cesare leads a force of three hundred soldiers and successfully takes control of the duchy of Milan.