Domina (2021–2023)

TV ShowEndedDrama, History2 seasons, 16 episodes
Domina posterReview score: 72%

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Plot

Domina follows the life and the extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar's assassination, to Rome's most powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. Livia and her peers navigate their way through a brutal society by means of strategy, conspiracy, seduction and murder. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy and bringing to life the incredible true stories of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Domina S01E03FamilyS01E03 · 7.4Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.
  2. 02Domina S02E03BetrayalS02E03 · 7.3Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger.
  3. 03Domina S02E06FreedomS02E06 · 7.3Shocking news brings instability to Rome. Livia must make a dangerous choice.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2021Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S01E01Domina S01E01FallMay 14, 2021 5.8Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.
  2. S01E02Domina S01E02RiseMay 14, 2021 6.0When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.
  3. S01E03Domina S01E03Season's bestFamilyMay 14, 2021 7.4Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.
  4. S01E04Domina S01E04SecretsMay 14, 2021 6.1Livia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.
  5. S01E05Domina S01E05PlagueMay 14, 2021 6.0Gaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.
  6. S01E06Domina S01E06NightshadeMay 14, 2021 6.0Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.
  7. S01E07Domina S01E07TreasonMay 14, 2021 6.0As Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.
  8. S01E08Domina S01E08HappinessMay 14, 2021 6.0As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2023Aired 6.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Domina S02E01ConspiracyJuly 9, 2023 5.5Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome. Gaius starts a succession race.
  2. S02E02Domina S02E02WeddingJuly 9, 2023 5.3Drusus and Antonina’s wedding is threatened. Livia’s marriage is tested.
  3. S02E03Domina S02E03Season's bestBetrayalJuly 16, 2023 7.3Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger.
  4. S02E04Domina S02E04ExileJuly 23, 2023 7.0Livia’s missed in Rome, and must deal with a threat to her sons and secure Gaius’ forgiveness.
  5. S02E05Domina S02E05SacrilegeJuly 30, 2023 7.0Gaius’ plans for the succession shock Livia. Tiberius grows suspicious of Gaius.
  6. S02E06Domina S02E06FreedomAugust 6, 2023 7.3Shocking news brings instability to Rome. Livia must make a dangerous choice.
  7. S02E07Domina S02E07CurseAugust 13, 2023 6.8Livia is threatened on her way to a wedding and has to make a life-threatening decision.
  8. S02E08Domina S02E08ControlAugust 13, 2023 4.8Livia must reassert control of the family. News from Germany has devastating consequences.

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Castfull cast & details

Kasia SmutniakKasia SmutniakLivia DrusillaMatthew McNultyMatthew McNultyGaiusLiah O'PreyLiah O'PreyJuliaDarrell D'SilvaDarrell D'SilvaPisoAlex LanipekunAlex LanipekunTychoBenjamin IsaacBenjamin IsaacTiberiusJoelleJoelleVipsaniaEwan HorrocksEwan HorrocksDrusus

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