The Borgias (2011)

This dramatic SHOWTIME series, which contains 9 one-hour episodes, is inspired by the infamous Italian Renaissance family Borgia, the most terrible dynasty in the world. R nThe Borgia family tells the story of one of the most fascinating families in history. Oscar winner Jeremy Irons is Rodrigo Borgia, the skillful and manipulative patriarch of the Borgia family who takes absolute control over Renaissance Italy.