The story of Livia Drusilla, from her early life as a naive young girl in the wake of Julius Caesar's assassination, through her rise to become the emperor Augustus' wife, becoming Rome's most powerful and influential empress.
Livia must reassert control of the family; news from Germany has devastating consequences.
Livia is threatened on her way to a wedding; she has to make a life-threatening decision.
Shocking news brings instability to Rome; Livia must make a dangerous choice.
Gaius' plans for the succession shock Livia; Tiberius grows suspicious of Gaius.
Livia is missed in Rome, and must deal with a threat to her sons and secure Gaius' forgiveness.
Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences; Drusus' military career is in danger.
Drusus and Antonina's wedding is threatened; Livia's marriage is tested.
Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome; Gaius starts a succession race.
