Roman Empire - Season 2
Season 2
Julius Caesar: Master of Rome
Julius Caesar rises to establish one of history's greatest dynasties but quickly discovers that unchecked power comes with a price.
Episodes
The Triumvirate
After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
The Great Conqueror
Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tactics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
Crossing the Rubicon
Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey.
Queen of the Nile
After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious in the war, then swiftly makes a powerful new ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.
The Ides of March
His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and ill health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.
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