I liked exactly the same things.
I was nice to see so much smiling Cesare.
And the bed scene...his face...the emotion...OMFG
And the music...should seriously win every award possible....
Was nice to see Machiavelli again
And the French court was beautiful, so much costume porn I could faint. So exotic, I loved the more medieval look and the big head dresses.
How it is that this show just keeps getting better and better is beyond me.