Borgia
Before the Mafia, there was the Borgia.
Created by Tom Fontana
On Canal+
A dark historical drama of Renaissance Vatican corruption and dynastic power, built on betrayal and court intrigue across a closed 38-episode arc.
The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Does Borgia leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Borgia scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Borgia violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Borgia easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Borgia sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Borgia
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Borgia
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Borgia, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Borgia, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Borgia, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
