S1·E1 The Poisoned Chalice
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- April 3, 2011
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Score
- 6.8/10 (25 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI, making him the new leader of the Catholic Church; powerful Cardinals Della Rovere and Orsini oppose his rise; the Borgias recruit a talented assassin named Micheletto to their cause.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Borgias air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Poisoned Chalice') originally aired on April 3, 2011.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Poisoned Chalice')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in The Borgias Season 1 Episode 1?
Rodrigo successfully bribes and intimidates his way into an election as Pope Alexander VI, making him the new leader of the Catholic Church; powerful Cardinals Della Rovere and Orsini oppose his rise; the Borgias recruit a talented assassin named Micheletto to their cause....
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