Rome

Gaius Julius Caesar returns to Rome after eight years of successful warfare in Gaul, but is met with both public celebration and troubling news from home. Meanwhile, the Senate grows wary of Caesar's influence and urges his longtime ally Pompey to take action. As tensions rise, Atia carefully navigates the political divide while two soldiers are tasked with recovering a stolen military artifact.

Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's allies, Vorenus and Pullo, following Caesar's assassination. While Vorenus reunitess with his family after an eight-year absence, Pullo indulges in Rome's pleasures. Meanwhile, Pompey issues a demand to strip Antony of his military authority.

As Caesar approaches Rome, Pompey initiates a withdrawal, compelling citizens to take sides in the growing conflict. Timon is pressured into carrying out Atia's tasks, while Vorenus grows frustrated by the lack of resistance during a scouting mission.

Caesar works to strengthen his control over Rome as Pompey positions his forces outside the city. Atia hosts a celebration in Caesar's honor, while Vorenus marks his transition into civilian life with his own gathering. Pullo secures a strategic advantage by capturing Quintus Pompey, who is returned to his father's camp along with a truce offer Caesar knows will be rejected.

Caesar deliberates between pursuing Pompey's weakened forces, as advised by Antony, or accepting Pompey's terms of negotiation. Meanwhile, Vorenus faces financial difficulties that prompt him to reevaluate his professional path, and Atia, driven by jealousy, plots to drive a wedge between Caesar and Servilia. Pullo, tasked with training Octavian in military skills, finds himself unexpectedly learning from the young leader.

Caesar, facing a numerical disadvantage against Pompey's forces, enlists Antony's support in the conflict. Meanwhile, Antony enjoys his political ascent and considers Pompey's alternative proposal. Atia encourages Octavian to embrace greater responsibility, while Vorenus and Niobe seek to rekindle the passion in their marriage.

Pompey launches a surprise attack on Caesar's forces, which are significantly outnumbered. Vorenus and Pullo find themselves stranded at sea, cut off from the battle. Meanwhile, Atia continues to cultivate a relationship with Servilla in hopes of securing her protection, as Octavia and Servilla grow closer.

Caesar arrives in Alexandria following Pompey, where he meets Ptolemy XIII, who presents him with an unexpected gift. Vorenus and Pullo free Cleopatra, Ptolemy's imprisoned sister, while Caesar negotiates with the Egyptian court to settle old debts and secure a lasting political alliance.

Caesar returns to Rome to a triumphant reception following his victories over Scipio and Cato. Vorenus and Pullo face off against the local gangster Erastes, only to be surprisingly spared by Caesar's intervention. Meanwhile, Servilia's scheme to use Octavia to uncover a secret about Caesar fails to achieve its intended results.

Caesar is declared dictator by the Senate and announces the end of war, initiating five days of celebration to mark his triumph. Pullo considers a quiet life with Eirene, while Vorenus campaigns for a political office with Posca's assistance. Meanwhile, Octavian brings Octavia out of exile, and Servilia hosts Quintus Pompey, angering Brutus.

Vorenus ensures that veteran soldiers receive their severance pay from Caesar, and as a result, he and Niobe are invited to a social event hosted by Atia.

Pullo and Vorenus gain the admiration of Roman soldiers for their heroic performance in the arena, leading Julius Caesar to grant them rewards despite their usual transgressions.

The episode begins shortly after the assassination of Caesar, with Octavian working to prevent his family from leaving Rome by implementing a carefully crafted strategy. Encouraged by this development, Antony shares the news with Brutus, while Vorenus struggles with grief over Niobe's death and begins to doubt the loyalty of his children.

Cleopatra travels to Rome to meet Caesar and secure recognition for her son Caesarion, straining the relationship between Anthony and Atia, who is still entangled with Servilia. Meanwhile, Timon's brother arrives from Jerusalem, the death of Erastes disrupts Rome's underworld and river trade, prompting Pullo and Vorenus to take charge, and Octavian and Anthony begin a contentious rivalry over Caesar's legacy and political authority.

Brutus and Cassius work to build support abroad in their opposition to Octavian's faction. Meanwhile, Cicero's speech in the Senate hinders Mark Antony's political ambitions and strengthens Octavian's position. Vorenus faces the consequences of a gang war he inadvertently started in the Aventine Collegium, blaming his partner Pullo, while in the Julii household, Octavia remains in a drugged state and a young spy, Duro, seeks an opportunity to carry out a dangerous scheme.

Pullo urgently seeks out Vorenus to deliver news about his family. Servilia's scheme to remove a political rival comes at a significant personal cost. Cicero is surprised to learn from Octavian that his triumphant legions are returning to Rome. Meanwhile, Timon in Rome becomes increasingly frustrated with Atia's demands.

Vorenus and his family return to the Collegium, where they are reunited and restored after their ordeal. Meanwhile, Octavian seeks Cicero's endorsement for the consulship in exchange for granting Cicero a veto, and shocks both Cicero and the Senate with his first act as consul. Vorenus tries to reconcile with Memmio, leading Cotta to suspect he has become too lenient.

Vorenus is given orders to carry out a brutal campaign in Rome, reminiscent of the violence under Sulla's dictatorship. Meanwhile, Octavia confides a secret to Atia, and the final battle between the Liberators and the Caesarians takes place, determining the future of the Roman Republic.

Antony's growing ambition begins to strain his partnership with Octavian, while Timon and Levi oppose Herod's ambitions. Servilia's emotional outbursts unsettle Atia, and Gaia exploits Pullo's punishment to manipulate him; meanwhile, Vorenus grows wary of his daughter's newfound interest in business. Posca also gets married.

Octavian initiates a moral reform campaign in Rome, which strains his relationships and tests the loyalty of those around him. Vorenus investigates the theft of a gold shipment, while Pullo turns his anger toward Memmio and Omnipor. Meanwhile, Octavian advances his political agenda by pursuing Livia as a wife and confronting Mark Antony with an ultimatum.

Rome faces severe grain shortages, leading to widespread hunger and unrest. Octavian sends Atia and Octavia to Alexandria to negotiate with Mark Antony, while Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus work to maintain order among Rome's mercenary forces.

Marc Antony returns to Egypt after his naval defeat at Actium, retreating into a life of luxury with Cleopatra. Octavian attempts to manipulate Pullo to gain access to Antony's court, but Vorenus remains loyal to his former commander. Cleopatra ultimately betrays Antony to save herself, allowing Octavian to consolidate power in Rome.