Domina: Series 2
In season one, Livia Drusilla, the golden girl of the prominent Claudii family, returned to Rome after 10 years in exile, determined to regain everything that was stolen from her. Now, atop a fractious empire and a dysfunctional dynasty, she must fight to preserve her marriage to Gaius and find a way to seat one of her sons on the throne, as new and old rivals jockey for position in a world where it’s impossible to k
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Domina Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Season overview
In season one, Livia Drusilla, the golden girl of the prominent Claudii family, returned to Rome after 10 years in exile, determined to regain everything that was stolen from her. Now, atop a fractious empire and a dysfunctional dynasty, she must fight to preserve her marriage to Gaius and find a way to seat one of her sons on the throne, as new and old rivals jockey for position in a world where it’s impossible to know who to trust.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Conspiracy
Jul 9, 2023 · 58 min
Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome. Gaius starts a succession race.
Wedding
Jul 9, 2023 · 54 min
Drusus and Antonina’s wedding is threatened. Livia’s marriage is tested.
Betrayal
Jul 16, 2023 · 56 min
Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger.
Exile
Jul 23, 2023 · 57 min
Livia’s missed in Rome, and must deal with a threat to her sons and secure Gaius’ forgiveness.
Sacrilege
Jul 30, 2023 · 55 min
Gaius’ plans for the succession shock Livia. Tiberius grows suspicious of Gaius.
Freedom
Aug 6, 2023 · 58 min
Shocking news brings instability to Rome. Livia must make a dangerous choice.
Curse
Aug 13, 2023 · 52 min
Livia is threatened on her way to a wedding and has to make a life-threatening decision.
Control
Aug 13, 2023 · 56 min
Livia must reassert control of the family. News from Germany has devastating consequences.