At the beginning of the episode, Brutus (Daniel Caltagirone) and Philo (Zaqi Ismail) sit together. They can’t find out where they need to go. Before too long, they discover mushrooms, eat them, and get high. After the intro, Queen Mother (Geraldine Chaplin) says it will be good to see Amena (Annabel Scholey) again. It appears that she is talking to nobody. Amena learns that her sister is cooperating with the gods. She could be executed as well. Meanwhile, Cait (Eleanor Worthington-Cox) checks on Mallin (Tom Rhys Harries). Divis (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) barks at him like a dog and managed to bring him back to life.

There is a problem since Mallin cannot remember anything. Divis wants to get rid of the boy as soon as possible but Cait says he should stick around. Meanwhile, Rufus (Doc Brown) and Felix (John Marquez) speak about the other Roman soldiers at the camp. Maximus (Andrew Brooke) approaches and gets them on their feet. Divis checks on Mallin and finds an odd tattoo on his back. Divis says it is the arms of the eagle or something like that and it convinces him to keep Mallin around. Divis doesn’t tell Cait about the tattoo but she is happy that he can stay.

Meanwhile, Veran visits Amena at her cell. He says she came there to serve Rome but Rome is using her. Amena tells Veran that his days are over. She also tells him about Willa being captured. Amena tells Veran that she wants her heart back. Harka seems to watch from a distance and he enjoys what he is seeing. Meanwhile, Divis tells Millan and Cait that they’re stuck. He says Cait should beg the gods for guidance. She does as she is told. Meanwhile, Brutus and Philo plan to plan a trick on the Roman soldiers. They put drugs in the water. Felix notices that the water tastes odd but Rufus thinks nothing of it.

Nearly all of the soldiers get high on the tainted water. Meanwhile, Aulus (David Morrissey) confronts Domitius (Paul Chahidi). Domitius says he has drafted charges against Aulus for lying about sending troops to guard a supply caravan. Aulus denies everything. Then, Aulus says it was a strategic mission. Then, Aulus is asked why he sent Amena to negotiate and he says she has something in her heart. He says it is a lie. Meanwhile, The Roman soldiers get high and party. One of the soldiers recognizes something is wrong so he intends to send a message back to the main camp.

He doesn’t get far. A trap stops his journey before he is killed by Ania (Liana Cornell). That night, Mallin and Cait go for a walk. At one point, Cait notices the tattoo on his back. She returns to Divis and scolds him for knowing but not telling her. Divis says they do not know anything so they need to wait and watch. Amena gets a visit from Andra (Samantha Colley). Andra says the gods speak with her too and she must torture her sister. Amena asks for one final wish. Philo and Brutus sneak into the Roman camp while everyone is stoned.

They chat with Vitus (Gershwyn Eustache Jr) who tells them about his past. When his family was attacked by Romans, his father told him to sing a song and it would protect him. It worked. Maximum and the others contemplate freeing the prisoners. The prisoners escape but they’re surrounded by Ania and her army. Philo and Brutus leave in the morning before Ania’s army ambushes the soldiers and kills almost everyone. Rufus runs for his life but it appears Felix is killed. Vitus sings his song and it seems he might be spared. Amena is given the opportunity to speak with Queen Mother.

Amena speaks to her mother about her past. She says she was raped and got pregnant. Her mother knew but did nothing about it. She claimed it was the will of the gods. The girl was locked away until the child was born. They named the baby Andra. A druid took the girl at a young age. Amena was sent away to marry Phelan. As they speak, Ania’s soldier marches closer toward the camp. Andra goes outside and spots Veran. Roman soldier heads are flung over the gate. Harka seems pleased with the turn of events. Queen Mother says the dark has come and Harka says the same. Veran realizes his brother is responsible.

 

Britannia Review

This season of Britannia had some ups and downs. This episode fits into the latter category. I can’t believe we’re getting so close to the finale yet so little has happened thus far. I think the show would be far better if it was only 6 episodes a season. They have too much room to add unnecessary nonsense that doesn’t push the story forward and that is the story of this episode.

Not much happened. I had completely forgotten about Brutus and Philo. I am surprised they brought those characters back. Nevertheless, their actions had little impact since the soldiers killed weren’t key to the main story anyway. I wish they would speed things up and get to the point already. The episode was one of the worst this season. I’d give it a 5.5 out of 10. Previous recaps of Britannia are available on Reel Mockery.