Heroes of the Republic

There was a lot of religion in this episode. I liked how it started out with Timon praying at the synagogue. Vorenus finds religion again, and thus finds favor with the gods. He accepts his children, though they were slaves. He even accepts Niobe's child from another man. Marc Antony grants forgiveness to Lepidus, and he makes peace with Octavian. Atia asks Octavian for forgiveness, and he grants it.

BTW, where does Lepidus come in? This is the first time we meet him. Historically, he was one third of the Triumvirate. Though, he was not a significant threat to power. Rather, his presence was to appease the senate.

Speaking of the senate, did you like how they gave a blank check to the wishes of Octavian? Does that sound like any Senate you know?

Cicero did not like being punked by Octavian. What a puss, though, calling for Brutus and Cassius to return to Rome. Those cowards all deserve each other.

This episode was less violent. Maybe, it was about redemption. I suspect we will see more violence in upcoming episodes, particularly when the legions of Antony and Octavian run into Brutus and Cassius.