Friends and Heroes (2007–2009)

1. S01E01Long JourneyMarch 12, 2007—In the bustling marketplace of Alexandria we meet Samuel and Macky. Soon they encounter two young refugee girls who have stowed away aboard
2. S01E02A Friend in High PlacesMarch 12, 2007—Macky rescues a snobbish, aristocratic Roman girl, Portia, from her runaway horse and she is so fascinated with Macky and the whole world of
3. S01E03LeviathanMarch 13, 2007—A giant warship docks in Alexandria harbour and Macky learns from Portia that the ship’s mission is to attack the rebels resisting the Roman
4. S01E04False HeroesMarch 14, 2007—Macky and the family take a risk and give shelter to two men they think are fugitive rebels, brothers Caleb and Aaron. The story of Rahab te
5. S01E05True HeroesMarch 14, 2007—Caleb and Aaron are trying to escape Alexandria. Meanwhile, after intelligence reports of refugee rebels entering the city by sea, Tiberius
6. S01E06Sweet FreedomMarch 15, 2007—Macky and the gang want to rescue some slaves who are forced to work, shackled, in the Roman granary, but their friends and neighbours are w
7. S01E07Lost in AlexandriaMarch 16, 2007—Portia is still trying to make friends with all of Macky’s family and Diana learns from the story of Ruth and Naomi how to reach out to othe
8. S01E08The One That Got AwayMarch 19, 2007—Whilst Macky and the girls are minding Samuel’s shop, a petty thief steals a piece of jewellery. The silver fish has information vital to th
9. S01E09Doing Our PartMarch 20, 2007—It’s Purim time and while Macky, Sollie and the kids act out the story of Esther’s bravery, Diana shows her own bravery, as she tries to lea
10. S01E10HorseplayMarch 21, 2007—Out on Macky’s horse without permission, Leah easily outrides a spoilt Roman boy, Caius, who challenges her to a horse race so he can salvag
11. S01E11ExodusMarch 21, 2007—As Macky’s family and guests celebrate Passover, Portia brings her Roman tutor, Lydia, with her to dinner. Leah recognises Lydia from the sw
12. S01E12No Way OutMarch 22, 2007—Macky and his family have left Alexandria and have sought safety amongst some desert ruins. Macky argues with his father that they have run
13. S01E13No Turning BackMarch 23, 2007—With Samuel imprisoned and Caleb injured, Nathan tells a discouraged Macky the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal to help restore his

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1. S02E01One Of UsMarch 17, 2008—Macky arrives in Jerusalem disguised as a member of Portia's entourage, and soon comes across both some old adversaries and several new frie
2. S02E02Over WallsMarch 17, 2008—Macky is now a dependable courier between Jerusalem and the outside world. But he's soon given a job that might be too much, even for him: t
3. S02E03The RamMay 9, 2008—The Romans are bringing in an enormous battering ram to use against the walled city of Jerusalem. Macky have to find a way to help out. Wai
4. S02E04Rescue StrangersMay 9, 2008—Because of his success against the battering ram, Macky is now a little full of himself. Isaac tells him how strongly Paul and Barnabas obje
5. S02E05Prince for a DayJune 27, 2008—This time, Macky sets out to rescue the real Daniel, but his new plan is no less dangerous than his earlier plan. He’s going disguise himsel
6. S02E06Unwilling GuestsJune 27, 2008—Stung by his humiliation at Macky’s hands, Toadie convinces General Tiberius to allow him to take hostages from the nearby villages. These h
7. S02E07Aid and ComfortAugust 1, 2008—Toadie gets very ill (sick, too) and only Macky can get the medicine that will save Toadie’s life. But will he? He decides to do it when Luc
8. S02E08HostagesAugust 1, 2008—With the story of the Slaughter of the Innocents running through her mind, Portia hatches a plan that could force her uncle and the Romans t
9. S02E09The Big LiftSeptember 12, 2008—As the people in Jerusalem starve, Macky comes across several sacks of grain that Toadie has stolen for himself and hidden in the Roman camp
10. S02E10HomeSeptember 12, 2008—The Romans are tearing down homes outside Jerusalem and using them for building material. Isaac’s daughter, Rachel, worries what will happen
11. S02E11Desperate MeasuresOctober 31, 2008—To gain leverage in negotiations, the zealots decide to kidnap General Tiberius. Macky isn’t sure if this is the right thing to do, and reca
12. S02E12Toadie on TrialOctober 31, 2008—After Macky fails in an attempt to escape from the Roman camp, Toadie accuses Portia of being a rebel sympathizer.
13. S02E13HopeOctober 31, 2008—As Tiberius launches the final assault on Jerusalem, a still-incarcerated Macky begs Portia to help his zealot friend, Sarah. Portia stages

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Gladiator SchoolDecember 12, 2008—Macky and Portia finally arrive in Rome, but under very different conditions: Portia is welcomed as the niece of Rome’s famous General Tiber
2. S03E02School's OutDecember 12, 2008—When Macky refuses to kill another trainee during practice, the gladiator school manager decides to send him to the arena the next day. Beca
3. S03E03Friends, Romans and Mystery MenJune 2, 2009—Macky is now a slave in Senator Antonius’s home. After telling the story of Jesus calming the storm to the Senator’s two children, to help t
4. S03E04Sowing the SeedsJune 2, 2009—Toadie has a new job: he’s managing a gladiator, and finds he must resort to his usual cheating habits. Macky tells the story of David and M
5. S03E05Senators OnlyMarch 6, 2009—Marcus has an evil plan in the works, and he’s enlisted Toadie to help him. Meanwhile, Antonius tells Macky about Abraham and three stranger
6. S03E06Senators FirstMarch 6, 2009—Macky escapes from the warehouse with Portia, but he is badly injured. Trying to keep Macky conscious on the way home, Portia gets him to fo
7. S03E07Rome AloneApril 3, 2009—Convinced he knows who the Masked Rebel is, Marcus orders Toadie to spy on Antonius. Felix hears the story of Jesus healing blind Bartimaeus
8. S03E08Give and TakeApril 3, 2009—Macky and the Masked Rebel rescue some slaves from certain death in the Circus Maximus, and as the scared slaves hide from their pursuers, A
9. S03E09Spies and LiesMay 22, 2009—Macky urges Antonius to speak out against Marcus in the Senate, but Antonius is reluctant to openly confront Marcus, reminding Macky of the
10. S03E10ConflictMay 22, 2009—Hoping to gain approval and payment, Toadie informs Antonius that Marcus is planning to rob Rome’s treasury. Antonius tells The Parable of t
11. S03E11BetrayalJuly 3, 2009—News arrives that Felix is in trouble and later Antonius is arrested. Through the stories of Jesus washing the Disciples’ feet, Jesus and th
12. S03E12Trials and TribulationsJuly 3, 2009—Portia seeks the Emperor’s help to get Antonius released, but the Emperor decides not to intervene. Our friends recall how Jesus appeared be
13. S03E13The Road AheadJuly 3, 2009—Macky finally decides he must leave Rome. Now Portia must decide what she wants her future to be! We hear the stories of Jesus being seen on

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