The Borgias - Season 3eps10 May 2026

The subplot concerning Lucrezia Borgia’s second marriage reaches a violent end. Her husband, Alfonso of Aragon, becomes increasingly erratic and aggressive due to heavy drinking and political pressure.

The title "The Prince" directly references Niccolò Machiavelli’s seminal work, for which Cesare Borgia was a primary inspiration. The Prince | The Borgias Wiki | Fandom The Borgias - Season 3Eps10

" The Prince ," the tenth episode of the third season of The Borgias , serves as the unplanned series finale following the show's cancellation by Showtime . Directed and written by series creator Neil Jordan, the episode marks the culmination of the Borgia family’s descent into ruthless pragmatism and their ultimate attempt to secure a hereditary monarchy within the Papacy. I. Narrative Climax and The "Hereditary Papacy" The Prince | The Borgias Wiki | Fandom

: When doctors reveal Alfonso will die a slow, painful death, Lucrezia uses her knowledge of potions to grant him a merciful end. Narrative Climax and The "Hereditary Papacy" : When

: To establish this kingdom, Cesare leads the Papal Army against his rival, Caterina Sforza. With the strategic help of Micheletto, who identifies a weak point in the walls (an old Roman quarry), Cesare successfully breaches the 12-foot-thick defenses.

The Prince: A Legacy Unfinished – An Analysis of The Borgias Season 3, Episode 10