Ep 7. Death on a Pale Horse

The Borgias season 1 episode 7, "Death on a Pale Horse," follows the aftermath of the death of Pope Innocent VIII. Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, played by Jeremy Irons, is now faced with the task of securing his own papacy, which means making sure that no one else is elected as pope.

Meanwhile, Cesare (François Arnaud) is sent on a mission to secure French allegiance to the Borgia family, which leads him to cross paths with the beautiful Ursula Bonadeo. Though initially smitten with her, Cesare soon discovers that she has ulterior motives, leading him to question whether he can trust anyone in the power-hungry world of Renaissance Italy.

Back in Rome, Lucrezia (Holliday Grainger) is struggling with her own desires as she begins to realize that she might be in love with her own brother. Her inner turmoil is compounded when she discovers that her father is planning to marry her off to a wealthy nobleman to secure an alliance.

As political and personal tensions rise, the Borgias must work to stay one step ahead of their enemies while also juggling their own complex relationships. "Death on a Pale Horse" is a thrilling and emotionally charged episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.