Rome — Season 1
The year is 52 B.C., and after eight grueling years of conquest, Gaius Julius Caesar stands victorious in Gaul, poised to march his legions back into Rome. His return, however, sparks a maelstrom of anticipation and dread. While Caesar’s ambitious niece, Atia, and the woman who once held his heart, Servilia, eagerly await his arrival, Rome's established elite fear the upheaval he represents. As Caesar’s formidable army draws nearer, loyalties fracture amongst both soldiers and citizens, pulling them into a dangerous web of shifting alliances. The stage is set for an inevitable clash – a conflict that promises to reshape the course of history forever.
After eight years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar concluded his campaign in Gaul with a triumphant return to Rome, though the news carried a devastating personal blow. Back in the city, Caesar’s longtime friend Pompey found himself the subject …
Caesar’s Anointed People’s Tribune recounts Mark Antony's return to Rome in the company of Octavian’s loyalists, Vorenus and Pullo. After a warm reception from a grateful Atia, Vorenus departs for his family, a reunion delayed for eight lon…
As Caesar’s legions pushed relentlessly towards Rome, Pompey initiated a strategic withdrawal, compelling his supporters to choose a side. Timon found himself burdened with unpleasant tasks for Atia, while Vorenus struggled to comprehend th…
While Pompey circles the city with his forces, Caesar works to solidify his power within Rome. Atia hosts a welcoming celebration for Caesar’s return, and Vorenus marks the beginning of his new life as a citizen-businessman with a gathering…
Caesar considered Pompey’s proposed terms against Antony's counsel to pursue the weakened enemy. Vorenus, beset by misfortune and dwindling resources, found himself compelled to re-evaluate his path, the recent failures leaving him struggli…
As Caesar faced the overwhelming might of Pompey's legions, he appealed to Antony for assistance. Meanwhile, Antony reveled in the burgeoning power of his political position, weighing a proposition from Pompey against the call to action. At…
Pompey launched his assault against a Caesar caught with insufficient forces. Meanwhile, Vorenus and Pullo found themselves adrift at sea. Atia persisted in seeking Servilla’s favor, hoping to secure her safety, as the friendship between Oc…
Following Pompey's flight into Egypt, Caesar reached Alexandria and encountered Ptolemy XIII, the young ruler. The boy king presented the general with an unexpected gift. Once again, Vorenus and Pullo found themselves acting as liberators, …
Following the defeat of Scipio and Cato, Caesar returned to Rome to a reception befitting a hero. The confrontation between Vorenus and Pullo with the local ruffian Erastes was unexpectedly stayed by Caesar's intervention. Meanwhile, Servil…
The Senate, in a unanimous decree, declared Caesar Dictator, and with the war concluded, he prepared for five days of lavish celebration and games, a public display of his "triumph." Pullo, released from military service, now envisioned a q…
Vorenus ensured that the veteran soldiers received their severance pay in Caesar's name. Afterward, he was invited, along with Niobe, to one of Atia’s gatherings.
Following their displays of skill in the arena, Pullo and Vorenus have become popular figures among the common soldiers. Consequently, Caesar has seen fit to grant rewards to men he would typically have punished.
