The Borgias - Season 3 (2013) (season)
The Banquet of Chestnuts
Creators:
Neil JordanDirected by:
Jon AmielScreenplay:
Guy BurtCinematography:
Paul SarossyComposer:
Trevor MorrisCast:
Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Joanne Whalley, Lotte Verbeek, Sean Harris, Thure Lindhardt, Gina McKee, Peter Sullivan, Sebastian De Souza, Leo Bill, Simon McBurney, Cyron Melville (more)VOD (2)
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Newly appointed Cardinal Farnese is placed in the Treasury and quickly discovers Versucci's theft. Micheletto is sent to find the wayward Cardinal. Meanwhile, upon hearing of Venice's request for help, Alexander, seeing this as an opportunity to replenish the coffers, dramatically calls for a Crusade. The Cardinals participate in the "banquet of chestnuts". Elsewhere, King Ferdinand learns that Lucrezia and Alfonso's marriage has not been consummated. (Showtime)
(more)Reviews (1)
Unfortunately, this episode left me feeling a bit lukewarm, like a rerun of the previous one. At times, it even felt like I was watching Game of Thrones. While some parts were solid, the medieval peep show took up way too much screen time that could've been put to better use. 4*-
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