John Boswall

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. Meanwhile, two soldiers are enlisted to find the army's stolen gold standard.

After being anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After being praised and welcomed by a grateful Atia, Vorenus heads home to his family, for the first time in eight years, while Pullo heads for the brothels.

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.

As Caesar's power spirals out of control, Brutus struggles to decide whether to attempt an assassination. Pullo and Vorenus have a devastating parting of ways.