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.
With Caesar advancing on Rome, Pompey orders a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Meanwhile, Timon is forced to do Atia's dirty work and Vorenus cannot understand why no one is resisting while on a scouting mission.
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, and Caesar has a life-changing proposition for Vorenus.
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.
