As the episode begins, Aulus (David Morrissey) returns to the palace and prepares his legion for their next missing. Domitius (Paul Chahidi) reminds Aulus that the order didn’t come from the emperor so he cannot carry out the mission. Aulus begins telling Domitius the story about the time before there were an emperor and an empire. He says there was only one force and his name was Loka. It continues on until Aulus stranges Domitius to death. Vitus (Gershwyn Eustache) enters and finds Domitius dead before being told to throw his body in the pit. After the intro, Ania (Liana Cornell) and Brearn (Caoilfhionn Dunne) search the woods for Veran.

They find an apple before returning to Harka (Mackenzie Crook) to tell him about it. Harka knew it wasn’t wrong before asking to see what Veran left behind. He is asked if they should follow Veran but Harka doesn’t believe that is the way to defeat his brother. Andra (Samantha Colley) is told by her aunt that they need to get rid of Amena (Annabel Scholey) as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Divis (Nikolaj Lie Kaas), Cait (Eleanor Worthington-Cox), and Mallin (Tom Rhys Harries) continue on their journey. Divis prepares Cait to go into the caves and Mallin wants to come. Divis tells him that he cannot come.

Divis wants Mallin to make himself useful while he is around. Andra speaks with Queen Mother (Geraldine Chaplain) about being selected to rule and not her sister. She is told that it was the will of the Gods. Andra wants to know why Veran did not choose Amena. Veran is shown performing a spell while Cait navigates through the cave with her eyes covered. Divis takes credit for getting them this car. They eventually make it to a rock, move it, and find a bag underneath. We jump over to Lucius (Hugo Speer) who is roaming the world. He makes it to the cliff’s edge before reminiscing about the past. He remembers all of the bag things he has done before a familiar face shows up.

Sawyer (Barry Ward) approaches and speaks with Lucius about his troubles. Mallin tries to get Cait to eat while they discuss her relationship with Divis. She tells Mallin about Divis being possessed and being unable to control the thing inside of him. Cait tells her friend that she is glad he is there. She says Divis decided to keep Mallin around because he might have something to do with the prophecy. Ania speaks with Phelan (Julian Rhind-Tutt) while the group travels. They speak about Veran and Harka. Ania takes up for Veran while Phelan sides with Harka. Ania tells Phelan what the message says on his sister’s head and she swears on the life of their body.

The preparation for the ritual continues. Divis tells Cait about the crucible that will be used as a part of the ritual. He walks Cait through the ritual and makes it clear that they cannot have any footprints. Cait is worried because she is going to be holding a burning hot crucible. Divis tells Cait not to show off in front of Mallin but she claims she isn’t. Mallin tells Divis that he will not let him hurt her. Phelan meets up with Harka and confronts him about the lies. Harka explains that the symbols can mean anything Veran wants. Phelan says Harka does not control him. Harka replies that he never did and that it was all in Phelan’s mind.

Phelan knocks him down to the ground before walking away. Andra speaks with her sister who is still locked in a cell. Andra wants her sister to tell her the truth so Amena says she only came to save her. Amena cannot bring herself to speak the truth. Sawyer and Lucius share a meal and chat about the Romans. Sawyer says losing his eyes was a part of a bigger story. He explains his daughter is the chosen one as specified by the Romans. Lucius doesn’t know why he is there. Sawyer is convinced he’d know the man who blinded him if he heard his voice again. He says he would thank the man and shake his hand. He does and Lucius apologizes.

Sawyer makes him promise that he’ll take care of Cait should their paths cross. He is convinced Lucius is going to have a part to play in all of this. Meanwhile, Cait starts the ritual. She grabs the flaming hot crucible and it begins burning her arms but she carries it along anyway. Mallin eventually gets up and helps her. They suffer together until they pour the lava material onto the rock. Divis is convinced since there are many footprints along the path. Later that night, Divis tries to get the truth from Mallin. He wants to know who taught him to walk like that. Divis uses big pebble in an attempt to hypnotize Mallin and find out the truth.

Eventually, Mallin’s face changes and his voice sounds like Harka’s. He tries to convince Divis that his mission is finished. Harka knows about the demon in Divis. Mallin says his name is love and he was sent by the dead man. He wants to destroy Veran’s prophecy by destroying the chosen one. He places a mark on Divis’s head and says he is going to help. Amena decides she wants to speak but it is too late. Harka sneaks in and speaks with Andra. Harka tells Andra that her sister is not her sister and her father is not dead. A woman enters Amena’s cell and leaves in a hurry. Amena chases after her calling her name but the door shuts and the woman gets away.

Their father is found sealed behind a wall moments later. Andra tells everyone that Veran has poisoned them. Amena finds out that Andra is her daughter but it is too late. Andra takes a knife and slashes her neck. She dies and the body is dealt with promptly. A bloody Mallin wakes up Cait and tells her they need to leave because the demon in Divis is out of control. They get away before Mallin makes sure to throw away Cait’s staff. Divis comes to his senses and notices a bloody knife in his hand. Meanwhile, apples begin falling around Harka and Aulus waits with his massive army. Veran sits on the hillside. Lucius walks down by the water and finds a sword hidden in a stone.

 

Britannia Review

I have absolutely no clue what is going on in this show. It might be because I have little interest in it but it could be a lack of cohesion. I don’t know. I just can’t understand the story at all. There is a bit too much going on. I think they need to start eliminating characters instead of adding new ones and bringing back old ones. With that being said, it was nice to find out that Sawyer is doing okay.

I guess Andra was Amena’s daughter instead of her sister. The father was somehow trapped in the wall for years and years. Mallin is hoping to stop Cait from fulfilling the prophecy and Divis is controlled by an evil demon. Aulus is trying to kill Cait but I doubt that will happen. This is my understanding of it. If anyone can fill me in, I would appreciate. This season has been better than the first but neither has been spectacular. The episode scores a 6.5 out of 10. Previous recaps of Britannia are available on Reel Mockery.