Bruno Bilotta

With an increasingly unstable Vorenus running the Aventine quarter for Mark Antony, Pullo must fight to rein in his old friend's aggressive stance. Meanwhile, Octavian wins a powerful ally in his fight to destroy Mark Antony.

Tenax and Domitian form a racing faction and recruit Scorpus. Antonia and Marsus undermine their efforts while Cala offers to help Tenax to protect her daughters. Emperor Vespasian ponders on his successor.

To save his image and cement his authority, Titus sends Berenice away and marries his cousin, a Roman. Tenax's dark past is finally revealed, and his chase for Ursus leaves someone dead. Kwame prepares for his fight with Flamma.

Titus shuts down the Gold Faction to appease the Patricians while Scorpus, suspicious of Tenax's plan, joins the White Faction. Domitian orchestrates a grisly spectacle to show his strength. Tenax meets Ursus, a dangerous man from his past.