Anyone watch Borgias or Shameless on Showtime?

[cheapfrag]

Staring watching Borgias on Showtime and really enjoyed it. It about Pope Alexander VI and his family during the late 15th century. One of his sons is a Cardinal, the other is the general of the Papal army and his duaghter is good looking. Lots of deceit, violence and sex. Season 1 just ended and Season 2 will start sometime in 2012.

Just started watching Shameless via Showtime on-demand. About a wacky poor family in Chicago headed by a drunk (William H Macy). Only up to episode 5 but very funny so far.

Anyone else watching these?

 

[lordopus99]

We watched the Borgias. It was alright. Nice production value. Though unnecessary sex scenes and the history of things don't fall correctly in timeline. I understand you need to change it up for entertainment purposes but since this is a period piece they should try and go as accurate in timeline as they can.

 

[Jodou]

Borgias was sick just to see the assassin go to work. Reminded me so much of AC:B, especially since he used a cloak to cover his sword in later episodes. Other than that, Jeremy Irons was pretty badass but the sex scenes were way too frequent. There is one episode where I could swear the entire thing was just hopping from one bed to the next.

Great show, but I doubt I'll ever own it. Pretty much done with Showtime until the next season of this and Californication.