Alex Wyndham

With Antony ensconced with Cleopatra in Egypt, Atia is left bereft. As Rome is left suffering by the devastation of the grain supply, Octavian sends Atia to Egypt to plead with her ex-lover.

Having faced a humiliating defeat at Octavian's hands, Mark Antony is left broken; facing almost certain death, Cleopatra has one final trick up her sleeve; Pullo and Vorenus are reunited for a final time.

Vorenus and Pullo disgrace themselves when they fail to ensure the safe transportation of Herod's gold; Mark Antony makes a dramatic decision, with devastating consequences for Atia.

While Octavian prepares for his triumphant return to Rome, Mark Antony plots his resurgence. Atia, torn between loyalty to both men, comes up with a plan to deliver an uncertain truce.

As Servilia mourns the death of her beloved son, Atia is also devastated by some shocking news; Pullo's infidelity reaps catastrophic results.

Octavian and Mark Antony's armies finally come to blows, with Mark Antony suffering heavy losses; Vorenus receives vital information about the possible whereabouts of his children.