Bona Dea
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
Bona Dea
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
Air Date: 04/02/24 | Rating: NR
Caesar is Pontifex Maximus, High Priest of Rome. After a series of political setbacks, his position offers him a chance to restore his reputation. His household must host a women-only ritual in honor of the Goddess Bona Dea who looks after the safety of Rome and its people. But when a man in drag infiltrates the ceremony, it is a sacrilegious violation which threatens to derail Caesar’s career.
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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