Conference of Luca
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
Conference of Luca
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Rating: NR
Caesar engineered an alliance with Rome’s two most powerful men, Pompey and Crassus. This "triumvirate" won Caesar the consulship, and his chance to conquer Gaul. But now their grip on Rome is faltering, and Caesar calls the two men to an urgent meeting in the north of Italy. He needs to retrench the alliance, to ensure he can continue his conquest of Gaul.
High Priest
S1 Ep1 | 54m 23s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Expires: 11/26/31 | Rating: TV-14
Julius Caesar tears up the rulebook in his quest to become Rome’s greatest man.
Veni Vidi Vici
S1 Ep2 | 54m 17s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Expires: 11/26/31 | Rating: TV-14
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
Ides of March
S1 Ep3 | 54m 32s
Air Date: 04/16/24 | Expires: 11/26/31 | Rating: TV-14
Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
Preview
30s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Rating: NR
Nearly 5 centuries of ancient Roman democracy was overthrown in just 16 years by one man.
The Republic
S1 Ep1 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Rating: NR
Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship.
The Catiline Conspiracy
S1 Ep1 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Rating: NR
After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators.
Bona Dea
S1 Ep1 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Rating: NR
When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career.
Conference of Luca
S1 Ep2 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Rating: NR
As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting.
Fulvia Leads An Impromptu Funeral and the Senate Burns
S1 Ep2 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Rating: NR
The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire.
The Debate Over Caesar’s Governorship
S1 Ep2 | 2m 53s
Air Date: 04/09/24 | Rating: NR
The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation.
Episode 2 Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 04/09/24
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
Caesar Sorting Rome’s Problems
S1 Ep3 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 04/16/24 | Rating: NR
Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar.
Not Standing In the Forum
S1 Ep3 | 2m 17s
Air Date: 04/16/24 | Rating: NR
When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment.
Dictator for Life
S1 Ep3 | 2m 47s
Air Date: 04/16/24 | Rating: NR
As Caesar tightens his grip on Rome, he is declared "Dictator for Life."
Episode 3 Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 04/16/24
Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
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