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A.V. Club Review: The Borgias, “The Siege Of Forli”

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Les Chappell

There’s fires being set all over Italy on this week’s episode of The Borgias: Savonarola’s kicking off the Bonfire of the Vanities, Juan’s got a burning sensation when he urinates, and Lucrezia’s burning with lust for her suitor’s younger brother. … Continue reading →

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