The Borgias

A few months ago, fans of Showtime's 'The Borgias' were dismayed to learn that the cable network had opted not to proceed with additional episodes of the religious period drama, even turning down the opportunity to wrap things up with a two-hour production, similar to how 'The Big C' managed to reach its ultimate end. Now, however, creator and showrunner Neil Jordan will get his chance to wrap up

About a month ago, we heard the news that Showtime's papal drama 'The Borgias' might not make it to a fourth season, as series creator and showrunner Neil Jordan had instead thought to wrap up the series with a two-hour movie at Showtime's discretion. Instead, the network has opted to make the upcoming June 16 finale the series' last, with no additional episodes or movie to follow.

While Showtime's 'The Borgias' has quietly operated as a staple of the lineup for the past three years, new reports suggest that the papal drama may not make to a fourth season. The series had been envisioned to run for four years, though now creator Neil Jordan has expressed a desire to wrap up the franchise with at two-hour movie, in lieu of a fourth season. Find out the future of 'The Borgias'

See?  Showtime has the right idea.  Rather than mercilessly taunt us with footage after footage, clip after clip, and poster after billboard as HBO has done for the coming second season of 'Game of Thrones,' Showtime has opted for the direct approach when it comes to promoting the return of its upcoming shows.