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Domina
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The extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world. Follow Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress.
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- E1 FallNext upMay 14, 2021 · 52 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.
Guest stars: Darrell D'Silva (Piso), Tom Forbes (Sextus), Enzo Cilenti (Tiberius Claudius Nero), Art Campion (Libo), Roland Litrico (Thelus), Nadia Parkes (Livia Drusilla), Naike Anna Silipo (Prima), Tom Glynn-Carney (Gaius)
- E2 RiseMay 14, 2021 · 56 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.
Guest stars: Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Tom Forbes (Sextus), Isabella Rossellini (Balbina), Enzo Cilenti (Tiberius Claudius Nero), Art Campion (Libo), Roland Litrico (Thelus), Nadia Parkes (Livia Drusilla), Naike Anna Silipo (Prima)
- E3 FamilyMay 14, 2021 · 51 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Darrell D'Silva (Piso), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Claudia Stecher (Fortunata), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone)
- E4 SecretsMay 14, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 6.1
Synopsis
Livia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Darrell D'Silva (Piso), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Claudia Stecher (Fortunata), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone)
- E5 PlagueMay 14, 2021 · 52 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
Gaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Darrell D'Silva (Piso), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Claudia Stecher (Fortunata), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone)
- E6 NightshadeMay 14, 2021 · 57 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone), Finn Bennett (Marcellus), Earl Cave (Young Tiberius)
- E7 TreasonMay 14, 2021 · 54 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
As Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Claudia Stecher (Fortunata), Alana Boden (Porcia), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone)
- E8 HappinessMay 14, 2021 · 60 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.
Guest stars: Kasia Smutniak (Livia Drusilla), Matthew McNulty (Gaius), Darrell D'Silva (Piso), Alex Lanipekun (Tycho), Alaïs Lawson (Marcella), Christine Bottomley (Scribonia), Colette Dalal Tchantcho (Antigone), Art Campion (Libo)
Cast & crew
Created by Simon Burke
Kasia Smutniak
Matthew McNulty
Liah O'Prey
Darrell D'Silva
Alex Lanipekun
Benjamin Isaac
Joelle
Ewan Horrocks
Mia Jenkins
Joseph Ollman
David Avery
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Reviews · from TMDB members
MovieGuysAug 1, 2023
Modern feminist revisionism, grafted onto a historical figure. For this reviewer, that's really at the core of Domina. Yes, women in ancient Roman society could have power but it was always shaped and controlled, by their male partner, associates or wider family. This series side steps this inconvenient reality, to a decent degree. Instead, crafting a tale around a fictional character, who would not have thrived and survived in the classical world. As per usual too, there'… Read more
s the predictable race swapping, that makes no sense, further undermining any sense of authenticity, this series could have had. On the upside the story is serviceable, as is the acting. Sets and CGI, are well done. In summary, an historical fiction that only really functions as basic "modern" entertainment.
