As the wars in Gaul come to an end, Caesar is faced with both triumph and tribulation. In Rome, Pompey must balance honour and politics as he's urged to carry out an act of betrayal. Atia of the Julii tries to steer her family between the growing divisions of power.
Anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After the Senate rebuffs Caesar's compromise for a heroic return to Rome, Antony learns that Pompey has drafted an ultimatum stripping the general of his powe
Octavian, Mark Antony and Lepidus agree to divvy up Rome's territories. Eirene insists Pullo punish Gaia for insubordination but the slave turns the flogging to her advantage. Levi urges Timon to help him kill Herod, who has arrived from Judea with a secret agenda.
As Pompey 'manoeuvres' outside the city, Caesar seeks to strengthen his hold on Rome. Atia throws Caesar a welcome home party. Pullo delivers Quintus Pompey to Caesar, who in turn returns Quintus to his father with an offer of a truce he knows Pompey will never accept.
In the wake of Caesar's murder, a cauldron of contrary emotions bubble across Rome. Octavian devises a plan to keep his family from fleeing. Vorenus mourns Niobe's death but curses her son Lucius. Pullo and Eirene get married, not knowing what's happened back in Rome.
