I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1 Apr 2026

Augustus maintains the illusion of a Republic while wielding absolute power.

The deadliest threats to the Roman elite come from within their own dining rooms. I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1

Claudius believes his survival is due to his perceived "idiocy," which makes him non-threatening to Livia. Augustus maintains the illusion of a Republic while

Livia manipulates Augustus into marrying his daughter Julia to Marcellus to solidify the succession. I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1

Powerful but easily manipulated by Livia’s domestic "advice."