I need to watch both 'Borgia' series in full before I make a decision as to which is best and for what reasons. I'd like to make a post after I have done so and point out all the differences. At first glance (I have watched both first episodes) I would say Borgia is definitely more graphic and the girls have more important parts. But The Borgias has better-known (and probably prettier) actors. Both held my interest pretty well, although I found Borgia seemed to drag in some spots, but was riveting in other places.

_{Thanks for the info. I didn't know it.}