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Reviewers at Den of Geek praised the episode for cramming a vast amount of historical intrigue into a single hour while highlighting Juan Borgia’s vanity and incompetence. However, some viewers on IMDb noted historical inaccuracies regarding Prince Djem’s age and the specific timing of his arrival in Rome compared to the actual 15th-century timeline.

The Borgias host Prince Djem , the brother of the Ottoman Sultan. While Djem is a charming guest who bonds with Lucrezia and Juan, he represents a significant financial opportunity. The Sultan offers the Pope 400,000 ducats if Djem were to "accidentally" die in his care. The Fate of Djem borgia 1x03 full

After Micheletto informs Cesare that Djem would suffer for weeks, Cesare compels Juan to finish the job. Juan eventually smothers the prince with a pillow to ensure the payout. Key Subplots and Political Moves Reviewers at Den of Geek praised the episode

Cesare’s relationship with his personal assassin, Micheletto, deepens as they are tasked with neutralizing the ongoing threat posed by Della Rovere. Cast and Production Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI) François Arnaud Cesare Borgia Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia David Oakes Juan Borgia Colm Feore Giuliano Della Rovere Critical Reception While Djem is a charming guest who bonds

Juan first attempts to use cantarella (a legendary Borgia poison) via a cook, but it only leaves Djem in agony rather than killing him immediately.

Cardinal Della Rovere flees to Naples to seek allies against the Borgia Pope. He meets the ruthless Prince Alfonso, who is more interested in macabre displays of his enemies than in aiding the Cardinal’s holy crusade.