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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Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.
The episode was rated 7,27 from 420 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 311 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 282 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 268 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 269 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 7,74 from 257 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 264 votes.
