Bruno Heller, Michael Apted, Scott Buck, Steve Shill, Todd Ellis Kessler, Mere Smith, David Frankel, John Milius, Adrian Hodges, William J. MacDonald, Alexandra Cunningham, Eoghan Mahony
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
22
Original language
English
Networks & production
HBOUnited States
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
1st centuryancient romeantiquitybetrayalepiceuphorichistorical dramapolitical rivalrise to powerroman empirerome, italysoldiersomber
Season 1 episodes
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Eager to return to Rome after eight long years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul, and news of a shattering personal loss at home. In Rome, Caesar's old friend Pompey is counselled by the Senate, who worry about Caesar's growing popularity. Two soldiers are enlisted to find the army's stolen gold standard. Atia is careful to play both sides of an escalating power struggle.
Directed by Michael AptedWritten by Michael Apted, Bruno HellerGuest stars Lydia Leonard, Anna Patrick, Bob Mercer, Ted Rusoff
Anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After being feted by a grateful Atia, Vorenus heads home to his family, for the first time in eight years, while Pullo heads for the brothels. Pompey drafts an ultimatum stripping the general of his power.
Directed by Michael AptedWritten by Michael Apted, Bruno HellerGuest stars Ted Rusoff, Jonathan Readwin, Ilaria Stivali
With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon is forced to do Atia's dirty work and Vorenus cannot understand why no one is resisting while on a scouting mission.
Directed by Michael AptedWritten by Michael Apted, Bruno HellerGuest stars Anna Patrick
As Pompey "maneuvers" outside the city, Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome. Atia throws a party to welcome Caesar home, while Vorenus throws one of his own to usher in his new life as a citizen businessman. Pullo's run of luck continues when he delivers Quintus Pompey to Caesar, who in turn returns Quintus to his father's camp, with an offer of truce he knows Pompey will never accept.
Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Roger Hammond
Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorenus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of business setbacks leave him with little income to support his family. A jealous Atia concocts a clever scheme to separate Caesar from Servilia. Pullo is recruited to tutor Octavian in the art of soldiering, but ends up learning a lesson or two from the boy.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars John Bennett, Parvez Qadir
When Caeser finds himself outnumbered by Pompey's legions, he asks Antony to join the fight. Marc Antony is having fun in his new political life while he ponders a counter-offer from Pompey. Atia urges Octavian to take another step toward manhood. Vorenus and Niobe try to bring passion back to their marriage.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by John Milius, Bruno HellerGuest stars Lynda Baron, Francesca Fowler, Andrew Scarborough, Francesca Berrettini
Pompey attacks an outnumbered Caesar. Vorenus and Pullo are stranded at sea. Atia continues to seek out Servilla's friendship in order to ensure her protection, while Octavia and Servilla's bond grows.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by David FrankelGuest stars Vincenzo Nicoli, Anna Patrick
Having pursued Pompey into Egypt, Caesar arrives in Alexandria and meets the boy king Ptolemy XIII, who offers the general a surprise gift. Vorenus and Pullo play liberators again, freeing Ptolemy's incarcerated sister, Cleopatra. Caesar seeks payment from Egypt for past debts, and ends up forging a strategic union to ensure his legacy.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by William J. MacDonald, Steve ShillGuest stars Lyndsey Marshal, Scott Chisholm, Liliana Mele
With Scipio and Cato defeated, Caesar returns home to a hero's welcome. Vorenus and Pullo's showdown with local thug Erastes gets an unexpected reprieve from Caesar. Servilia's plan to use Octavia to unearth a secret about Caesar backfires.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Alexandra CunninghamGuest stars Roger Hammond, Lorcan Cranitch
Unanimously proclaimed Dictator by the Senate, Caesar pronounces the war over, and prepares for five days of feasting and games honoring his "triumph." No longer an enlisted soldier, Pullo eyes a pastoral future with Eirene, while Vorenus runs for municipal magistrate, with Posca's help. Meanwhile, Octavian retrieves Octavia from her self-imposed exile. And Servilia invites a revenge-minded Quintus Pompey into her home, to Brutus' dismay.
Directed by Alan TaylorWritten by Adrian HodgesGuest stars Lorcan Cranitch, Hugh Sachs, Guy Henry, Abhin Galeya
Pullo and Vorenus are now heroes in the eyes of the Roman rank and file because of their arena feats. This causes Caesar to bestow rewards to those he might normally punish.
Directed by Alan TaylorWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Haydn Gwynne
