Lee Boardman

Eager to return to Rome after eight years of war, Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul; back in Rome, Caesar's old friend Pompey is counselled by the Senate, who worry about Caesar's growing popularity.

Vorenus ensures that the veteran soldiers receive severance on behalf of Caesar, and is then invited along with Niobe to one of Atia's parties.

With Caesar advancing on Rome, Pompey orders a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides; Timon carries out Atia's dirty work; Vorenus goes on a scouting mission and cannot understand why no one resists.

As the balance of power unexpectedly swings towards Pompey, Mark Antony must make a life or death decision whether to remain loyal to Caesar; Vorenus struggles to rescue his relationship with Niobe before he follows Caesar into war.

The poisonous feud between Atia and Servilia finally erupts with devastating consequences; Caesar has a life-changing proposition for Vorenus.

Cleopatra arrives in Rome; Vorenus is ordered to assume Erastes' captaincy; Octavian infuriates his mother and Mark Antony.