Domina

6.8
20211h

Production

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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.

Trailers & Videos

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DOMINA Official Trailer | Sky Atlantic

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Domina | First Look Trailer

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Domina (EPIX 2021 Series) Official Tease- "Restore the Republic"

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. Fall

5.6

Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile.

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2. Rise

5.9

When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend.

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3. Family

7.5

Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.

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4. Secrets

6.0

Livia's marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can't bear him any children.

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5. Plague

5.9

Gaius' illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia's position without him, a problem she must solve.

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6. Nightshade

5.9

Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius' position.

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7. Treason

5.9

As Gaius' rivals taste blood in the water, Livia must outwit both them and her husband if the family is to be kept together.

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8. Happiness

5.9

As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus' death threatens to come out.

Cast

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Reviews

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5/10

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'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.

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