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.
Claudius believes his survival is due to his perceived "idiocy," which makes him non-threatening to Livia.
The mastermind; she uses poison and social engineering as her primary weapons. I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1
Augustus maintains the illusion of a Republic while wielding absolute power.
Briefly seen as a child, already being mocked for his stammer and physical limp. Notable Themes I, Claudius (1976) – Episode 1: "A Touch
Powerful but easily manipulated by Livia’s domestic "advice."
The deadliest threats to the Roman elite come from within their own dining rooms. Claudius believes his survival is due to his
Livia begins a cold, calculated campaign to eliminate anyone standing in Tiberius’s way.