At the beginning of the episode, we learn about the backstory of Veran and Harka (Mackenzie Crook). Harka was destined to lead all children of the Gods. Before he could do that, Harka would need to learn about the wonder. However, Harka wasn’t sure he was strong enough for it. The gods heard that and reconsidered their decision. After the intro, a ceremony is held for Rook. After that, Domitius (Paul Chahidi) wakes up and climbs out of bed. The Roman soldiers pray to their god while Domitius does the same. Aulus (David Morrissey) learns a Queen is there to see him. As Aulus steps outside, he tells Felix (John Marquez) that they’ll nip this in the bud.
The women speak with Aulus. The call him a demon and demand he leave. Aulus tells them that it was Felix’s idea to invade the country so the women blame him but they’re stopped by guards. Amena (Annabel Scholey) is waiting for Aulus when he returns to his room. Domitius roams through the forest while Amena tells Aulus that she knows about the bodies in the forest. Aulus tries to deny that it has anything to do with it but he cannot since Amena saw everything. A strange man walks through the village and keeps an eye on Domitius while Aulus tells Amena about a messiah. He says they all have one thing in common. They’re all so certain of their truth.
He claims that they’re very dangerous too and that he is why he needs to find the girl before he does and he is not talking about Veran. He isn’t worried about Veran at all. Meanwhile, Harka finds the head Phelan (Julian Rhind-Tutt) has been carrying around. During this time, Cait (Eleanor Worthing-Cox) and Divis (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) continue walking. Cait notices a young girl practicing with a limb in the woods. She is looking for rabbits and her family was killed by Romans. The girl asks why Cait is there but she doesn’t give an answer. She tells the girl good luck before going on her way.
Veran speaks with Ania (Liana Cornell). He tells her that she’ll be a warrior and serve the gods again. To do that, she’ll need to give up her child. He’ll be safe with one of the other tribes. Ania is told that her path must be clear. Harka tries to get Phelan to eat apples he spent a very long time growing for him. Phelan takes one before they talk about Phelan’s sister. Phelan tells Veran about his sister’s death. He claims he abandoned his sister and she is now dead because of him. Then, Veran begins telling Phelan about his past. He says he trusted his brother more than he trusted himself. Veran asks his brother to go to the tree to get him an apple. When Harka goes for the apple, he is attacked by a snake.
He blames his brother for his demise. Harka believes that Phelan was destroyed by the same force. Phelan takes a bite of the apple while Veran watches Ania give her baby away. He tells her that he is going to be betrayed and she will need to pick a side. Ania is adamant that she will never leave Veran’s side. Phelan and Harka speak about the ruins. Harka explains he knows what the ruins on Kerra’s face say and Phelan is interested in knowing. Harka says that ruins say I am not a queen but a sacrifice. Rook’s men decide to split from Veran and go their own way. That night, Domitius confronts Amena. She says she is not interested in the Roman gods.
Domitius goes on and on about the things the Romans like. Meanwhile, soldiers outside speak with a man who has been following them for some time. Domitius wants Amena to tell him what Aulus is doing. One of the soldiers is scared while using the bathroom. He tells another man about the voices but he is not believed. Fire arrows are shot into the camp seconds later and the soldiers scatter. An assassin sneaks into the palace but is soon killed by Aulus. Meanwhile, Phelan and Harka speak about Phelan’s love for his sister. Divis and Cait continue walking. Nearby, Roman soldiers approach a small group.
One of the men gives them information about Cait and Divis. Later that night, Divis and Cait wait for the full moon. They prepare to cast a spell of sorts. As they walk through the weeds, they find themselves surrounded by Roman soldiers. They scatter and try to escape. Cait is trapped by one man. She says a spell and it freezes the soldier completely. She runs away and the man regains control of his body. After that, Harka tells Phelan about a village north of there by the river. Phelan is told about a fisherman who has three sons living in the village. He is told to bring them to Harka. Phelan heads there while Divis and Cait watch Roman soldiers set up a camp.
Divis tells Cait that they’ve lost everything. He suggests they move far away since it is so dangerous there. Cait says they can start again. He tries to convince her to eat rabbit meat. He tells her the world is going to end because of her. They get into an argument and a sobbing Cait runs away. Divis speaks to the big pebble. He says he is wasting his time until Cait is ready to surrender to this with all of her soul. He wonders if she is good enough to defeat the Romans and he believes they’ve lost too much time. Meanwhile, Cait turns around and sees Harka standing nearby but he disappears and the episode ends.
Britannia Review
Britannia has been a bit more interesting this season than last. I am glad they dropped all the nonsense with the separate tribes and stuff. That was very difficult to follow. Still, this season has been confusing as well. I am not sure what is going on half of the time but I am not sure it matters either. I like the storyline with Veran and his brother. The Divis and Cait storyline hasn’t changed much from last season. I am hoping that will pick up and this show will conclude at the end of this season.
I am starting to suspect that Amena may betray Aulus at some point. I would say that the most interesting character right now is Phelan. I am not sure what he is doing but it seems fairly important. This episode was okay but nothing significant or memorable happened. It scores a 6 out of 10. Previous recaps of Britannia can be found on Reel Mockery.
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