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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 06, 2023.
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Drusus and Antonina’s wedding is threatened. Livia’s marriage is tested.
The episode was rated 7,44 from 135 votes.
Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger.
The episode was rated 7,44 from 138 votes.
Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.
The episode was rated 7,49 from 310 votes.
Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome. Gaius starts a succession race.
The episode was rated 7,51 from 148 votes.
Gaius’ plans for the succession shock Livia. Tiberius grows suspicious of Gaius.
The episode was rated 7,52 from 139 votes.
Shocking news brings instability to Rome. Livia must make a dangerous choice.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 124 votes.
Livia’s missed in Rome, and must deal with a threat to her sons and secure Gaius’ forgiveness.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 134 votes.
When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 344 votes.
Livia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 280 votes.
Livia is threatened on her way to a wedding and has to make a life-threatening decision.
The episode was rated 7,69 from 115 votes.
Gaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.
The episode was rated 7,70 from 267 votes.
Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 267 votes.
As Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.
The episode was rated 7,75 from 255 votes.
As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.
The episode was rated 7,76 from 263 votes.
Livia must reassert control of the family. News from Germany has devastating consequences.
The episode was rated 7,79 from 111 votes.
