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- Wine.
- Ooh.

I hate this sort of thing.

Gaius.

Fuck you.

Fuck you all.

Give us your money and die.

From his hiding place
on the island of Sicily,

the rebel Sextus Pompeius

has begged us for peace!

The sea lanes to
Rome are open again!

The grain ships are coming.

The famine is over!

Oh, no.

Haven't you
finished with me yet?

Haven't you punished me enough?

Livia!

I'm fucking...
fucking... pregnant.

Livia.

Hey.

Are you insane?

How could I be pregnant?

My wife

smashing up his
household shrine,

in front of the slaves,

offending all the Gods and
our host at the same time!

You haven't been near me.

Haven't you forgotten
we are completely...

Hey!

We're completely
dependent on his charity.

Only that one time.

He's been taking a risk.

Huh! He's taking
a risk sheltering us.

Do you understand that?

Our enemies are all around us!

Antonius, Lepidus, Gaius.

Sicily is the last refuge left.

This is it for us.

Oh, I know.

Go and explain
yourself to Sextus.

He just got back from Rome.

Mama.

Oh, hey.

Oh... Tiberius.

I'm sorry, Sextus.

In your position, I

probably wouldn't have
taken an axe to the Gods.

What have they ever done for me?

I heard your news.

I have some of my own.

It concerns you both.

You need to hear it.

I hope my wife apologised.

They signed the treaty.

The dictators.

Well,
I thought that was all dead.

- The treaty with them.
- Just dragging on.

Negotiations.

But a winter without
food changed their minds.

We're now allies.

My position here has
been formally recognised,

and in return I'm raising
the blockade on Rome.

Huh! That's good
news for you. Of course.

Part of the treaty is an amnesty

for everyone outlawed,
exiled during the wars.

Which obviously includes you,
Nero.

Hold on.

They agreed an amnesty?

For me?

Well, for everyone.

Right.

We can go home?

You can go home.

Quite a day.

Maybe you, uh,
should've angered the Gods more often.

Mm,
I forgot myself. It won't happen again.

No.

I feel sick.

Good night.

Shh.

Is it mine?

I don't think it can be, no.

I'm grateful for what you did.

Forcing the amnesty
clause into the treaty.

- It was your idea.
- You did it.

You brought Rome to its knees.

How does that feel?

Mm.

You don't have to go back.

You're contracted to
marry Scribonia's niece

to seal your alliance
with Gaius Julius.

And I won't be a mistress.

There's nothing for you in Rome.

My house, my inheritance

my life.

It's all in Rome, Sextus.

And I want it back.

Oh,
the gods! I hate being pregnant.

Try having three in four years.

Marcus Antonius
was always a bull.

Oh, I forgot to tell you,

I had a visit yesterday from my cousin,
Libo.

You may not know,

he's now the legal
guardian of Livia Drusilla,

now that her father's dead.

He wanted to know if
anything could be done

for Livia and her husband.

What? She's still alive?

They're back in Rome,
penniless. And they're living at Libo's.

- The amnesty, of course.
- Mm.

Libo said they spent the winter
in Sicily with Sextus Pompeius.

He's obviously hoping
that you'll talk to Gaius.

Yes, they're hoping to get
some of their property back.

- What a nerve.
- Mm.

I can't just do nothing.

Libo's family. And he
wants them out of his house.

Just send them some food
and a slave or something.

Where's the fun in that?

You can't have forgotten what
she said to us at her wedding?

No.

But that was a long time ago.

Aren't you curious
to see Livia again?

Now that you mention it,
not really.

Well, I am.

- I'll take this.
- You like?

Why?

What have you got in mind?

Mama.

Shh.

Libo?

Did you hear anything
back from Scribonia?

Look,
Livia... You did go and see her?

Yes,
but... I did try to tell you,

she brought up your
wedding... again.

And of course,
you never really got on.

I mean, frankly I never
thought there was any chance

she'd talk to her
husband on your behalf,

and if she did that he'd listen.

- Thank you.
- I'm sorry.

Livia. Come and
work the loom with us.

Livia, you can't go out alone.

Husband.

Tycho.

Daddy?

It's me.

And here, Little Bear

is the mausoleum of our family.

All our ancestors are
here in these urns.

Twenty-eight consuls
and five dictators.

We don't mention the dictators.

No, we don't.

And this is my father.

He'll have the wine.

And today we're also honouring
Publius Claudius Pulcher.

Two hundred and fifty years ago,

he was the consul in
charge of the Roman fleet

before a great sea battle.

And naturally he consulted
the Gods before he attacked,

but the priests told him

the sacred chickens
were refusing to eat.

So what did he do?

Oh,
he flew into a temper and roared,

"Then they can
fucking well drink!"

And then he threw the
lot of them into the sea.

He lost the battle

but taught us a valuable lesson.

Never drown chickens.

- Never lose your temper.
- Mm-hmm.

I'll be back tomorrow.

I've got to look for Antigone.

Libo?

Libo, uh, I need your advice.

As my friend, understand?

Rather than Livia's guardian.

Obviously, Livia's family still
has important connections,

- as you do, Libo...
- Yeah.

But Livius is gone
and so is all the money.

And with this amnesty,

I'm hoping to get some
of my properties back,

but it's obviously going to
drag on through the courts,

and these things
are always political.

So I was wondering
if I should divorce Livia

and marry someone whose
family'd be more useful

in the current climate

less associated
with the Republic.

A quiet,
obedient widow with plenty of money.

Right.

Let me think about it.

Eh.

It's not like Livia ever
tried very hard in bed,

and her father made the
mistake of educating her like a boy,

which of course
nobody wants in a wife.

Well, quite.

Shall we get a whore
before we go back?

There won't be
time before dinner.

Prima.

We thought you were dead.

Domina.

- What?
- I need to get rid of it.

I've come back
for my birthright.

But for that I need
a new husband.

Someone with
money and influence.

And for that... I
need to get rid of this.

Listen, Domina

if you don't bleed to death,
you'll never give birth again.

I'm a pregnant
beggar with no dowry.

What man will have me like this?

Antigone would
know how to do it.

She's back in Rome.

Did you know?

No.

- Where?
- She was sold.

- In the market.
- What?

- She'd lost everything.
- Prima!

There was nothing to be done.

- The Suburra.
- I'll come back for you.

Oh!

...that I just think that a
man of my experience...

Oh, there you are, husband.

This slave's just arrived

as a gift for Livia
from Scribonia.

From Scribonia?

Livia asked me to
approach her privately

to see if she could
speak to Gaius Julius on

- on your behalf.
- What?

What was Livia thinking? She
knows Scribonia can't stand her.

I told her it was hopeless,
but I had to ask.

There's also a note.

I don't believe it.

Well,
it is absurdly extravagant.

She could've bought them an
apartment for the same money.

I'm afraid she'll have to
sleep in your room, Nero.

Oh, where's Livia?

Where is Livia?

Hi!

Darling...

Nice to see some class in here,
finally.

Good evening, Lady.

Good evening.

Except, you're not quite a Lady,
are you?

No slaves to guide you,
to protect you,

to hold your purse.

No rings, no necklace,
no jewellery.

Oh,
that plain dress from last year's fashion.

I can take you on
trial till the Kalends.

You'll have food,
wine and a mattress.

I want a woman.

An African.

Oh.

Apart from that,
all I require from you

is obedience and discretion.

Then,
welcome to the House of Balbina.

Lady.

Please... She is from Africa.

- Mm-mm.
- What about her?

Turn, please.

Don't you have any others?

How lovely to see you.

She's from Africa.

We keep her here
because she tries to escape.

She'll do. Get out.

Ten asses.

Antigone.

Oh!

Oh, Antigone. Oh, my God.

Oh. Come here. Come here.

Antigone, Antigone.

He took Tiberius and went.

I couldn't find you. I
didn't know where you were!

He beat me
unconscious in the forest.

When I came round, you'd gone.

I screamed and screamed,
but you never came.

I didn't know where you were,
so I'm sorry.

I didn't know.

I'll get you out.

- Get her.
- I don't know how yet,

but I will.

I will! I will!

No!

Livia!

Livia... Get your
fucking hands off me!

No one ever escaped from here,
although many have tried!

If you ever come back here again,
whoever you are,

I'll put you to work for
the rest of your fucking life!

Thank you.

Lady, where have you been?

Soap and water.

Quickly.

You could've been killed.

Oh, Livia.

Where have you been?

Out of the house
all day and all night.

This is no way for a Roman lady.

Is that my dress?

What have you trodden in?

I'm sorry.

Livia... Forgive me,

but I've begun to notice all
is not well with your marriage.

And I have even, on occasion,

heard you contradict
your husband.

Yes, I have.

Dear Livia,

I beg you to remember your
place and consider your conduct.

The duty of every Roman woman

is to bear and raise
children for Rome,

to support her husband
without question in all things,

and to set an example to others of modesty,
chastity and virtue.

Of course, Herennia,
you're right.

And if I may say,

helping me with the weaving
would be a good start.

The slaves notice these things.

Thank you.

Now, go to your husband.

He has good news.

Uh...?

What's this?

Where have you been all day?

Hmm?

I went to look for Antigone.

- Antigone?
- Mm.

You're my wife. You can't
wander Rome on your own.

So, is she the good news
I've been hearing about?

I can't believe you got
Libo to approach Scribonia

without even telling me.
What were you thinking?

Did she invite us to dinner?

Gaius Julius has invited
me to dinner... at his house.

Of course,
you'll be expected to go with me.

Of course... you
know what this means?

Of course.

I'm back in the game.

What are you smiling about?

I have a bad
feeling about tonight.

This is a mistake, Scribonia.

What do you want me to do,
cancel?

I'm just concerned you... we

one might be
seen to be gloating.

I'm just inviting
them to dinner.

What's so bad about that?

A petty sort of revenge
under the guise of kindness.

I just invited them
to fucking dinner.

Oh!

Perhaps I know you better
than you know yourself.

I'll be very nice to Livia,
I promise.

Alright?

I can't believe they're
keeping us waiting.

You shouldn't
have worn the toga.

We've met before?

With my father, yes.

- The night of the killings.
- Nero!

Let me do the talking, please.

No need for the toga.

We're very informal here.

Ah... Livia.

I can't tell you what a
pleasure it is to see you again.

Thank you.

Livia. You're all grown up.

So are you.

Isn't it funny?

Both of us pregnant
at the same time.

- And Octavia.
- It's a nice house.

Is Marcus Antonius here?

He sends his compliments.

Maecenas is here though.

Oh, good.

Very nice. Did you
choose the colours?

Of course,
it's not as big as your father's house was.

No.

I know the family
that bought that.

Made a fortune in slaves.

Of course,
you would know people like that.

I hope you got a nice discount
on the one you sent me.

I actually thought you might
have learned a bit of humility.

You've no idea
what I've learned.

This time it's you
that's lucky to be invited.

Livia, when are you due?

Around the end of the year.

- How about you?
- Autumn.

And you've got a little boy,
too?

The image of his father.

Well, I prefer the fights.

Half the time I think
the races are fixed.

Did you see that driver
get killed last month?

- Not mine at least.
- That was a mess.

You know, the thing I can't
stand is the fucking theatre.

So, do tell us about your travels,
Livia.

Been all over since
we last saw you.

Yes,
we were outlaws on the run for years.

Italy, Athens...

Sicily and Sparta. Anywhere
that would have us.

- Hunted like pigs in a forest.
- Livia.

With a price on our heads.

Troubled times.
Everyone understands that.

Perhaps it's sad I
had to lose everything

to gain a little
humility and wisdom.

But, as my father always said,

"If you want to watch the races"

"you have to pay at the gate."

Didn't he kill
himself at Philippi?

You sell yourself short, Livia.

How many wives
abandoned their husbands

- when they were outlawed?
- Mm, some even betrayed them.

We honour your
loyalty and courage.

My father would've expected it.

We honour him, too.

Excuse me.

I... I apologise for my wife.

It's OK, let me.

She provoked me.

You didn't hear what she
said to me before dinner.

Did you see her
looking at my husband?

Octavia!

I apologise if we upset you.

You didn't.

I had great respect
for your father.

I regret what had to happen.

I always used to wonder who
warned him before the killings.

We should see if... maybe
something might be done

for your situation.

I didn't come back here to beg.

Then what did you come back for?

To find a new husband.

Anyone in particular?

Livia.

Thank you both for tonight.

We won't keep you up any longer.

Don't forget the leftovers.

Thank you.

Nobody touched the dormice.

Thank you.

You can't be taken
in by all of that.

It was all a fucking act.

There are reports of
plague in the Suburra.

You didn't hear what she
said to me in the atrium.

Octavia's leaving for
Greece with her husband,

and I want you to go with her,
as far as the sea.

Are you punishing me?

No, it's for your health.

Just for a while.

And the baby's.

You're leaving as well?

Years of war, Gaius,
struggle... and luck,

have brought you here.

To this place.

I'd be very sorry to see
you throw it all away...

...doing something stupid.

- Get rid of these.
- Thank you, Tycho.

Well, how'd it go?

Uh... no Marcus Antonius,

no offer of preferment,

and no mention of
getting any property back.

Oh, and - this will surprise you

Livia embarrassed
herself and everyone else

with her big mouth.

And I was the only
cunt in a fucking toga!

- Why did he invite you, then?
- He didn't.

Don't men know anything?

Do you think she'd marry me?

Livia.

Her family connections,

for someone like me.

She's obviously fertile.

I don't even mind
that she's clever.

What do you think?

She couldn't do better.

Goodness, Livia.

You're always
looking out the door.

Whatever are you waiting for?

Tiberius!

The boy seems rather odd.

I can never get through
to him. Did you breast-feed?

There was no wet-nurse.

He grew up in woods and fields.

He saw things no one should have to,
let alone a child.

But unless you're a mother,
you wouldn't understand.

I had three children while
you were away from Rome.

But they all died.

Forgive me.

Livia? Who's that?

An escort for Livia Drusilla.

Where are you going? Livia?

What?

I'll never be your
mistress or anybody else's.

And yet, here you are.

You needed to see
what you were buying.

Then state your terms.

I want my inheritance back.

My birthright.

All of it.

Farms, mines, properties,
cash, slaves. Everything.

Anything else?

Yes,
I want a platoon of soldiers.

Oh, a... a platoon of soldiers.

- That's right.
- And, in return what do I get?

You get to divorce Scribonia,

and marry Livia
Drusilla of the Claudii

one of the Five Great
Families of Rome.

As you yourself said,
there are only three reasons to marry.

Money, power or family.

And you have no family.

- And you have nothing else.
- Perfect match, then.

You married Scribonia to
seal a peace with Sextus

that will never last.

You can't leave him
in Sicily with a fleet

that can cut off your grain
supply whenever he wants.

And your families
have never been friends.

Scribonia bought you time.

Nothing more.

Does your husband
know you're here?

He's secretly
planning to divorce me.

Hmm.

He thinks that
my family's history

of supporting the Republic

will no longer help what
one might laughingly describe

as his political career.

For your political career,
however

it's different.

My ancient patrician lineage
gives you the class you need

to buy the Old
Families in the Senate.

You

a provincial nobody

with no famous ancestors and
no death masks in the atrium,

would instantly acquire
all the honour and glamor

of my family's history.

You can't buy that.

Apparently you can.

Agrippa will marry you.

Not good enough.

No,
there... there'd be a scandal.

If you care about that,
I don't want to marry you.

Some people might
hold me responsible

for your father's death.

He chose his own way.

Now I'm choosing mine.

Let me know.

What do you want the
platoon of soldiers for?

And remember... you
already have my dowry.

- Agrippa!
- Gaius.

I'm thinking of
divorcing Scribonia.

What?

Why?

To marry Livia.

Livia.

Forgive me.

You're not serious.

Well,
it makes sense for us politically.

- Does it?
- Mm.

She buys us class.
She buys us votes.

She buys me nothing.

She buys you a fucking scandal.

Dumping your pregnant wife

to marry someone
else's pregnant wife.

- Is that even legal?
- I'll speak to the Pontiffs.

We're hanging by a
fucking thread here.

Marcus Antonius,
his friends in the Senate,

those other fucks that
want the Republic back,

they will cut you off
like a fucking leper.

It's the only excuse they need.

What about Sextus?

If you get rid of
Scribonia like this,

there's only one
way he can take that.

I mean, we've only just
announced the fucking treaty.

It'll mean war with Sextus.

It'll come to that anyway.

With all of them.

In the end.

I beg you, Livia.

Don't do this.

In Rome,
women weave cloth and bear children.

We live quietly without a voice,

dutiful and modest,
waiting to be bought,

- sold and married by our men.
- Don't.

It's his decision.
You know that.

You could stop it.

Divorcing Scribonia.

Marrying you.

It'll pull everything apart.

That's going to happen anyway.

You'll lose your boy.

And the baby.

I knew that from the start.

But if you want
to watch the races

you really do have
to pay at the gate.

I'm just looking
out for my friend.

By going to me behind his back?

Lucky for you I know how
to keep my mouth tight shut.

I think we should be friends.

Know what I mean?

You'll have to wait
outside. We're full.

Hey. Wait.

- Wait, wait, wait, wait.
- Stay here.

Get the chains off!

Get dressed, Antigone.

The Gods have
finished fucking with us.

Ah!

Balbina.

I paid for this slave.
I have the bill of sale.

She was freed,
and you had no right to buy her.

That's for you to prove.
The law says she's mine.

She's going nowhere
without full compensation.

You're right.

She's going nowhere
without full compensation.

Take all her money.

You have no idea who
you're dealing with.

It no longer matters.

This'll be home.

You'll be safe here
with Gaius Julius

- until I can join you.
- Yeah.

- How long?
- I'm going to go find out now.

Thank you for the soldiers.

When will we be public?

At the end of the year.

I'll divorce Scribonia
when she gives birth,

- and then we can be married.
- The Pontiffs agreed?

Mm.

Of course, I have to give
your children to their father.

It's the law.

We can keep everything a
secret until the end of the year.

Will Marcus Antonius
sit still in the East

while we take
Sextus out of Sicily?

Or will they take
sides against us?

Help me!

I need more water!

Bring more water!

Who the fuck is that?

I can help.

Get her on her feet. Come on,
quickly.

- OK.
- Mm...

Steady now, steady.

It's fine, it's fine. It's fine.

It'd solve a lot of
problems if she died.

Just saying.

You're going good. It's OK.

Yes,
you're doing good. It's fine.

Push. Push.

- It's coming now.
- You did good.

Great. Quick.

Good.

You did good.

You did it.

I did it.

You did.

How great.

I'm sorry, Lord.

It's a girl.

But the mother will live.

Do you give the child life,
or death?

- Life.
- Good.

Congratulations.

It's like shitting... a statue.

But the girl,
thank the Gods, is healthy.

Oh.

Gaius gave her life,

and the name Julia.

I hope the voyage East was safe.

Oh, you look grim,
Maecenas. What's the matter?

Spit it out.

What's happened?

He's divorced Scribonia.

I don't believe it!

Yes,
after all you've done for me.

You whore!

You, fuck, you whore!

A bit late for the
principled stand.

Do you think he's a
better bet than me?

How long do you think he'll last

sharing power with
Marcus Antonius?

I'm sure you're right.

You always seem to be.

The man who killed your darling,
dear father.

You betrayed the Republic,
my father, and then me.

From that moment on,
you were a ghost.

I just didn't tell you.

But anyway...

I hope you find a quiet,
obedient widow.

With plenty of money.

Thank you, Tycho.

Oh, and I found Antigone.

Thank you both
for your hospitality.

I won't forget.

Tiberius, Mummy has to go now.

Hey?

As long as you live,

you will never see either
of your children again.

Of course. That is your right.

But nobody lives forever.

It's OK.

Shut the fuck up! This
is a respectable house.

Hey! You too!

Shh!

Yes, I'm supposed to be gone.

There's always a lot more
to pack than what you think.

Did you have to take my husband?

Did you have to
invite me to dinner?

Her name's Julia.

We'll look after her.

How quickly one can rise

when one has no feelings at all.

They're buried at Philippi.

Welcome home, Domina.

Prima.

That's Julia.

The baby, it's coming.

Where's Antigone?

What's wrong?

Antigone!

Breathe, Domina.

Come on, that's it.

Antigone!

Antigone!

It's fine,
it's fine. It's fine. It's fine.

It's fine. I'm here now.

Come on, here.

Hold it here.

You're doing good.

Keep pushing.

One more push.

Come on.

That's it. Come
on. One more push.

Push.

You're doing good.

Right,
I can see it. It's almost there.

Great!

Yes.

Got him!

It's a boy.

Livia!

We ask great Saturn

to whom these days
of freedom are devoted

to bring us health
and prosperity.

I've been telling you to step in

and stop them bullying Tiberius.

I've spent the last ten years

making friends with
Octavia and Scribonia.

It's not a good time
to start that fight.

Gaius won't give back power.

Like Caesar he's
defying the Senate.

Anything could happen.

I embraced your
father after Philippi.

He asked me to look after you,
but you betrayed him.

You married the man
who destroyed him

and everything he believed in.

You have nothing left to prove.

Step back and make history

as the Roman who
restored the Republic.

I don't want to be a dictator.

I want to be a God.

Then that's what we'll do.