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

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"

: A physical confrontation between Cesare and a drunk Alfonso results in Alfonso being mortally wounded.

: To establish this kingdom, Cesare leads the Papal Army against his rival, Caterina Sforza. With the strategic help of Micheletto, who identifies a weak point in the walls (an old Roman quarry), Cesare successfully breaches the 12-foot-thick defenses.