The Borgias

The Borgias (2011) primarily evokes **Anxiety**, **Sadness**, and **Empathy** due to its intense focus on the ruthless power struggles, betrayals, and tragic consequences inherent in the Borgia family's rise to power within the corrupt Catholic Church. Viewers experience significant **Anticipation** and **Anger** as they follow the family's ambitious and often morally reprehensible actions, leading to **Disturbing** and **Curiosity** about the historical events and character motivations. The series' dramatic and historical nature also elicits **Melancholy** and **Awe** for the era's grandeur and the sheer scale of the Borgias' ambition.