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[bedlamsbard]

So basically what I really want to write is an alternate history novel where Juan Borgia does not get murdered and Cesare becomes pope when Rodrigo dies (and, um, obviously these events are five years apart, but, you know). *considers* It could be a lot of fun, actually. So much research, but a lot of fun.

(I'm starting to love Juan. I honestly did not think it would happen, but JUAAAAAAN. I mean, not more than I love Cesare or Lucrezia, but the same amount! Although he is less screwed up, because he dies before he gets really messed up.)

The Borgia boys. Hmm. And Lucrezia, of course, I'm not sure what she would be doing but I'm sure it would be awesome, and Alexander VI on a rampage to find out who the hell tried to murder his son, and then there shall be REVENGE MURDERS. Like I said: it would involve a lot of research, but it could potentially be a lot of fun, and an interesting alternate history thought experiment, because it changes everything. (Well, in Renaissance Italy, anyway, I'm not sure what the repercussions would be outside of Italy but it would be really interesting to work out.)

*goes back to Shakespeare paper*

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[deathsblood.livejournal.com]

That would be amazing; I'm not sure there is any alternate history about the Borgias.
Actually, what I'd really like to read is Henry VIII's divorce with Rodrigo as pope (who was around 20 years dead at by that point, but anyway.)
I'm warming up to Juan too. I didn't think I'd like him that much, because in his first scene he reminded me of an adaptation of Romeo, who I never liked. But then there were the wedding preparation scenes, and he pretty much became a failed assasin, and I'm not sure what it says about me that I start liking characters because of things like that, but I doubt it's anything good.

[bedlamsbard]

I think I fell head over heels in this clip -- that's from 1.05, so I don't know if it's better or worse in context, but his facial expressions are amazing. (Also, I really like David Oakes in interview, he's great.)

He's really normal, you know? I mean, Cesare's a burgeoning psychopath, which is great, I like psychopaths, but Juan's so normal (comparatively speaking). And I always tend to warm up to characters when I see other people hating on them, and I've seen a bit of Juan-dislike floating around.

I am seriously considering the alternate history. I'd have to do a lot of research, but it'd be interesting, you know? And something new.