Rome

Cleopatra arrives in Rome, to Atia's dismay. Octavian wins over the masses, as Vorenus steps into Erastes' shoes.

Vorenus returns to the Collegium. Octavian urges Cicero to embrace his request to be made Consul, and in exchange, Octavian promises not to make a move without consulting Cicero first.

Two armies clash in Philippi, and the future of Rome is at stake. Pullo goes on a brutal mission. Vorenus is ordered to execute many of Rome's elite.

Mark Antony and Cleopatra ponder a grim future; Pullo is sent to track down Vorenus and young Caesarion.