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In the third episode of the first season of (Showtime/Bravo!), titled " The Moor " , the family’s newly acquired power begins to show its first cracks of financial and political instability. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by series creator Neil Jordan , this hour explores the intersection of strategic marriage, religious hypocrisy, and the cold-blooded pragmatism required to maintain the Papacy. Plot Summary: Finances and Foreign Princes

Reviewers at Den of Geek praised the episode for cramming a vast amount of historical intrigue into a single hour while highlighting Juan Borgia’s vanity and incompetence. However, some viewers on IMDb noted historical inaccuracies regarding Prince Djem’s age and the specific timing of his arrival in Rome compared to the actual 15th-century timeline.

Following his expensive rise to the Papal throne, Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) finds his coffers dangerously low. To replenish his funds and secure vital alliances, he focuses on two primary goals: borgia 1x03 full

The episode's climax centers on the tragic betrayal of Prince Djem. Despite the young prince's friendly nature, Juan Borgia is tasked with his "disposal" to claim the Sultan’s bounty and fund Lucrezia’s dowry.

Juan first attempts to use cantarella (a legendary Borgia poison) via a cook, but it only leaves Djem in agony rather than killing him immediately. In the third episode of the first season of (Showtime/Bravo

Cesare’s relationship with his personal assassin, Micheletto, deepens as they are tasked with neutralizing the ongoing threat posed by Della Rovere. Cast and Production Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI) François Arnaud Cesare Borgia Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia David Oakes Juan Borgia Colm Feore Giuliano Della Rovere Critical Reception

After Micheletto informs Cesare that Djem would suffer for weeks, Cesare compels Juan to finish the job. Juan eventually smothers the prince with a pillow to ensure the payout. Key Subplots and Political Moves However, some viewers on IMDb noted historical inaccuracies

You can find the full episode on platforms like Paramount+ or Apple TV+. The Borgias episodes 3 review: The Moor | Den of Geek