Series synopsis
Domina is a British drama television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on May 14, 2021. It ended on August 13, 2023. It was created by Simon Burke. It stars Kasia Smutniak, Matthew McNulty, Liam Cunningham and Darrell D'Silva.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: It's not about power. It's about everything.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kasia Smutniak as Livia Drusilla
- Matthew McNulty as Gaius
- Liam Cunningham as Livius
- Darrell D'Silva as Piso
- Alex Lanipekun as Tycho
- Benjamin Isaac as Tiberius
- Joelle as Vipsania
- Mia Jenkins as Ursa
Supporting cast
- David Avery as Domitius
- Hannah Chinn as Antonia
- Alaïs Lawson as Marcella
Guest cast
- Liah O'Prey as Julia
- Ewan Horrocks as Drusus
- Joseph Ollman as Iullus
- Christine Bottomley as Scribonia
- Claudia Stecher as Fortunata
- Alana Boden as Porcia
- Tom Forbes as Sextus
- Colette Dalal Tchantcho as Antigone
- Isabella Rossellini as Balbina
- Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Claudius Nero
- Art Campion as Libo
- Finn Bennett as Marcellus
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 9, 2023 | August 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fall Livia Drusilla loses everything in the Civil War as her father and husband find themselves defeated and forced into exile. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Rise When an amnesty is declared, a pregnant Livia returns to Rome to rebuild her family fortunes and save her friend. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Family Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure. |
May 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Conspiracy Livia and Gaius return to famine in Rome. Gaius starts a succession race. |
July 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Wedding Drusus and Antonina’s wedding is threatened. Livia’s marriage is tested. |
July 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
Betrayal Livia and Gemina come face to face with life-changing consequences. Drusus’ military career is in danger. |
July 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | August 13, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |