Driven by a desire for total dominance rather than religious piety, Rodrigo treats his children as political pawns to solidify the family's grip on Rome:

Designated as the Captain General of the Church, he leads the Vatican army until his mysterious murder, an event that drastically shifts the family dynamic.

The narrative begins with the waning power of the Borgia family before flashing back twelve years to the pivotal moment that defined their legacy: the election of Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia as in 1492.

The youngest son, whose marriage to Sancha of Aragon further ties the family to rival power houses. Production and Visual Style

Appointed as a cardinal against his will, Cesare seethes with jealousy toward his brother Juan while harboring military ambitions.

Often depicted in legends as a poisoner, the film takes a more sympathetic approach, portraying her as a victim of her father's political schemes through multiple arranged marriages.