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The deadliest threats to the Roman elite come from within their own dining rooms.

The mastermind; she uses poison and social engineering as her primary weapons. I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1

Livia manipulates Augustus into marrying his daughter Julia to Marcellus to solidify the succession. The deadliest threats to the Roman elite come

Briefly seen as a child, already being mocked for his stammer and physical limp. Notable Themes Briefly seen as a child, already being mocked

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Marcus Agrippa, Augustus’s loyal general, resents the young and arrogant Marcellus.

The narrative shifts back to 24 BC during the reign of Augustus. The Emperor celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Actium, but tension simmers beneath the surface. Augustus favors his nephew Marcellus as his heir, much to the silent fury of Livia, Augustus’s wife. Livia is determined to see her own son, Tiberius, take the throne at any cost. Key Plot Points