As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.

As Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.

Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.

Livia must reassert control of the family. News from Germany has devastating consequences.

Gaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.

Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.

Drusus and Antonina’s wedding is threatened. Livia’s marriage is tested.

Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome. Gaius starts a succession race.

Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger.

Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.