'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap & Ending Explained
by P Nandhini
Updated Jul 10, 2023
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap & Ending Explained
In the previous episode of "Domina" Season 2, the primary conspirators involved in the famine plot were discovered dead, while Domitius managed to evade capture. Meanwhile, Augustus unexpectedly brings Gemina back into his circle, leaving his motives unclear. The repercussions of this reunion and whether Drusus will cross paths with Gemina, and how it might impact the upcoming wedding plans, remain to be seen.
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap
The second episode of Domina Season 2 begins at Octavia’s estate, allowing the viewers to understand how Antonina is feeling about her upcoming marriage with Drusus, who might just be the heir to Augustus. This scene helps the viewers understand that girls as young as her and her sister are still clueless about the physical act of love that is supposed to be carried out by the bride and the groom after their wedding ceremony.
It shows how curious women can be about the male body, and it is an interesting approach. This could be a slightly exaggerated and fictional version of how girls and women of that era approached marriage, the only way to protect themselves. Meanwhile, back in Rome, Agrippa was keen on introducing the marriage legislation act in front of the Senate, which would encourage the people of the town and the royalty as well to get married and have kids to uphold their traditions.
Agrippa is expecting the support of his brother Augustus and Livia. Livia and Agrippa have always been each other’s allies, which led to the marriage betweenAugustus’ daughter Julia and Agrippa. The marriage of Drusus with Antonina will cement the marriage legislation act in favor of Agrippa. The entire setup was introduced to pre-empt a conflict within the family which will bring the act into question and also put Caesar and Livia on the back foot.
It is very predictable, and the viewers are looking forward to how an oncoming problem will be solved. The show is only two episodes down, but plenty of scheming and plotting scenarios in it have become repetitive to the point that it becomes easy to predict who is doing what. There are so many incestuous relationships that are brewing in this family that it seems like a Roman-era version of “Gossip Girls.” Viewers can only hope to see more of the plot and less of the melodrama.
The constant back and forth between Livia, Augustus and their allies becomes tedious to watch. The makers have nothing new to offer when it comes to a straightforward yet compelling narrative.
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Ending Explained
Marcella informs her mother, Octavia, about a dream she had regarding Marcellus, expressing his discontent with the match between Antonina and Drusus. Octavia, being superstitious, considers reconsidering the match due to her concerns about Livia's possible involvement in Marcellus' death. Gemina engages in an affair with Augustus, disregarding her past relationship with Drusus. It is later revealed that Gemina was planted by Scribonia to weaken Livia's influence over Augustus.
The conversation between Livia and Antonina confirms their expectations for the marriage, highlighting the limited roles of women in that era. Octavia unexpectedly withdraws from the engagement, still haunted by Marcellus' death, without realizing the potential power Antonina could possess with Livia's support. Agrippa and Augustus propose sending Antonina to become a high priestess if she refuses to marry Drusus, showing the consequences of men making decisions for women.
Livia intervenes to allow Antonina to decide for herself. Octavia's ego prevents her from considering the alliance, causing tension between her and Antonina. Livia makes a deal with Octavia, leveraging knowledge of Julia and Iullus' affair to secure the alliance. The episode ends with the wedding taking place against Octavia's intentions, orchestrated by Marcella and Domitius to further their ambitions. Livia and Augustus finally engage in a physical relationship after a long period of abstinence.
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Cast
Here's a table of the main cast and characters in "Domina" Season 2 Episode 2:
Cast Name
Character Name
Kasia Smutniak
Livia
Liam Cunningham
Livius
Colette Tchantcho
Gaia
Claire Forlani
Scribonia
Nadia Parkes
Marcella
Matthew McNulty
Gaius
Ben Batt
Drusus
Christine Bottomley
Octavia
Alex Lanipekun
Agrippa
Skye Lucia Degruttola
Antonina
Verónica Echegui
Domitius
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Plot
In "Domina" Season 2 Episode 2, Marcella has a dream about Marcellus and expresses concerns about the match between Antonina and Drusus to her superstitious mother, Octavia. Gemina and Augustus engage in an affair, orchestrated by Scribonia to weaken Livia's influence. Livia and Antonina discuss their expectations for the marriage, highlighting the limited roles of women in that era. Octavia unexpectedly withdraws from the engagement due to her lingering grief over Marcellus' death.
Agrippa and Augustus propose sending Antonina to become a high priestess if she refuses to marry Drusus. Livia intervenes to allow Antonina to make her own choice. Octavia's ego clashes with Antonina's desires, causing tension. Livia strikes a deal with Octavia using Julia and Iullus' affair as leverage. The episode concludes with the unexpected wedding, orchestrated by Marcella and Domitius, and Livia and Augustus finally becoming physically intimate.
Domina
"Domina" is a historical drama TV series that originated in the United Kingdom and Italy. Created and written by Simon Burke, it explores the power dynamics of Ancient Rome through the lens of its female characters. The show features Kasia Smutniak in the lead role of Livia Drusilla. It first premiered on May 14, 2021, simultaneously in Italy and the UK, airing on Sky Atlantic channels. Following its success, MGM+ renewed the series for a second season, which debuted on July 9, 2023, in the United States.
'Domina' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap & Ending Explained - FAQs
The main conspirators are discovered dead.
Yes, Domitius successfully evades capture.
The exact reasons for Augustus bringing Gemina back are unclear.
The motives behind Augustus's decision to bring Gemina back remain ambiguous at this point.
It is yet to be seen if Drusus will come across Gemina.
Livia intervenes in a way that enables Antonina to have agency in deciding her own future, though the specific details are not provided in this episode.