The subplot concerning Lucrezia Borgia’s second marriage reaches a violent end. Her husband, Alfonso of Aragon, becomes increasingly erratic and aggressive due to heavy drinking and political pressure.
The title "The Prince" directly references Niccolò Machiavelli’s seminal work, for which Cesare Borgia was a primary inspiration. The Prince | The Borgias Wiki | Fandom
: Rather than allowing Caterina to commit suicide, Cesare captures her, dressing her in fine gowns to parade her through Rome in a "gilded cage". II. The Tragedy of Lucrezia and Alfonso The Borgias - Season 3Eps10
The Prince: A Legacy Unfinished – An Analysis of The Borgias Season 3, Episode 10
" The Prince ," the tenth episode of the third season of The Borgias , serves as the unplanned series finale following the show's cancellation by Showtime . Directed and written by series creator Neil Jordan, the episode marks the culmination of the Borgia family’s descent into ruthless pragmatism and their ultimate attempt to secure a hereditary monarchy within the Papacy. I. Narrative Climax and The "Hereditary Papacy" The Prince | The Borgias Wiki | Fandom
: A physical confrontation between Cesare and a drunk Alfonso results in Alfonso being mortally wounded.
: When doctors reveal Alfonso will die a slow, painful death, Lucrezia uses her knowledge of potions to grant him a merciful end. Directed and written by series creator Neil Jordan,
: The episode reaffirms the incestuous bond between Cesare and Lucrezia, with Cesare vowing she will now "be his for good". III. Themes and Historical Context