The Borgias, a historical drama series created by Neil Jordan, explores the rise of the Borgia family to power during the Renaissance. The show, which aired from 2011 to 2013, stars Jeremy Irons as Pope Alexander VI, and his children Cesare (Simon Russell-Beale), Lucrezia (Sarah Gadon), and Giovanni (Aidan Glynn). Given its dramatic portrayal of historical events and figures, the series has attracted a significant following worldwide.