I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1 May 2026

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

Claudius believes his survival is due to his perceived "idiocy," which makes him non-threatening to Livia. I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1

Briefly seen as a child, already being mocked for his stammer and physical limp. Notable Themes The deadliest threats to the Roman elite come

Livia manipulates Augustus into marrying his daughter Julia to Marcellus to solidify the succession. Notable Themes Livia manipulates Augustus into marrying his

When Marcellus falls ill, Livia pretends to care for him while secretly ensuring his "medicine" hastens his death. Character Dynamics

I, Claudius (1976) – Episode 1: "A Touch of Murder" The series opens in 54 AD with an elderly, frail Emperor Claudius. He is writing his secret history, fearing his wife Agrippina intends to poison him. He reflects on his family’s past to explain how he became the unlikely survivor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

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