Synopsis
The extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world. Follow Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress.
Episodes
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FallLivia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.52m2
RiseWhen an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.56m3
FamilyEleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.51m4
SecretsLivia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.58m5
PlagueGaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.52m6
NightshadeLivia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.57m7
TreasonAs Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.54m8
HappinessAs Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.60m
FallLivia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.52m2RiseWhen an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.56m3FamilyEleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.51m4SecretsLivia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.58m5PlagueGaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.52m6NightshadeLivia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.57m7TreasonAs Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.54m8HappinessAs Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.60mCast
