The Borgias - Season 3eps10 Apr 2026

: The episode reaffirms the incestuous bond between Cesare and Lucrezia, with Cesare vowing she will now "be his for good". III. Themes and Historical Context

: Rather than allowing Caterina to commit suicide, Cesare captures her, dressing her in fine gowns to parade her through Rome in a "gilded cage". II. The Tragedy of Lucrezia and Alfonso The Borgias - Season 3Eps10

The episode centers on the reconciliation between Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and his son Cesare. Rodrigo shocks Cesare by proposing a radical departure from tradition: transforming the Papacy into a hereditary monarchy where Cesare would succeed him as both King and Pope. : The episode reaffirms the incestuous bond between

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 Alfonso of Aragon

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.

: A physical confrontation between Cesare and a drunk Alfonso results in Alfonso being mortally wounded.

: When doctors reveal Alfonso will die a slow, painful death, Lucrezia uses her knowledge of potions to grant him a merciful end.