As the episode begins, Divis (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) sees Aulus (David Morrissey) in the underworld. Cait (Eleanor Worthington-Cox) is shown with a burning flag. It appears that Cait is responsible for the defeat of the Romans. Divis wakes up in the water moments later. After the intro, Cait and her father watch as Kerra (Kelly Reilly) is cheered by her tribe. Amena (Annabel Scholey) is clearly not happy. Cait locks eyes with Kerra as she rides past. Amena is shown in her room with a small knife. The tribes people pledge their allegiance to the Queen. Lindon (Stanley Weber) is asked to be the General of all of the forces. She asks him to help her. He seems to accept her offer. Amena approaches.

She pledges her loyalty. She used the knife to cut off some of Kerra’s hair it seems. Cait and her father enjoy lunch. Cait tells her father about the Queen. Sawyer (Barry Ward) continues speaking highly of Islene (Callie Cooke), while ignoring Cait. Lindon tells Kerra about Phelan (Julian Rhind-Tutt). He claims that Phelan is now an enemy. Kerra speaks with the Roman prisoner. Kerra sends the prisoner back to the Romans with a message. She wants to speak with Aulus at the Cantii citadel. Lindon almost catches Amena performing a ritual of sorts. Amena pretends that everything is fine. When Lindon leaves, the ritual continues. She calls for a demon to do her will. Divis is shown walking through the woods.

Lucius (Hugo Speer) speaks with Brutus (Daniel Caltagirone) about Sawyer’s escape. Brutus tells him about the small girl who freed him. The prisoner, Vitus (Gershwyn Eustache) returns moments later. Brutus takes Philo (Zaqi Ismail) and prepares to escape. Aulus learns about Kerra’s wish. Lucius asks Vitus about the day of the ambush. Aulus learns about Sawyer as he prepares to meet with Kerra. He finds that Brutus has gone missing. Sawyer tries to improve his reflexes. Cait rips her dress before running into Kerra. She tells Kerra that she doesn’t have a name. The village was attacked before she could get a new name. Kerra takes her with her.

Cait is given a new dress to wear. Kerra convinces her to take it. They speak about Cait’s sister and father. Cait returns to her father in the new dress. Veran (Mackenzie Crook) works on something. He throws it aside and speaks with Aulus. Aulus thanks Veran for speaking to his side of the bargain. Veran insists that the Gods should be thanked. He tells Aulus that he was followed. He insists that someone else was there. They know what he knows. Aulus admits he already knows his name. Aulus tells Veran to stay away from the citadel. Veran tells him that he reminds him of Julius Caesar. Veran reminds Aulus that the Gods do not deal. Veran tells another Druid that Aulus is nearly ready.

The Romans pass by mutilated bodies. One of the men pleads for help. The man tells Aulus that Pwykka did it. Aulus finishes him off. Aulus meets with Queen Antedia (Zoe Wanamaker). She asks for the Druid’s head. She tells him that she has 5,000 men and can get more. Aulus wants to speak with Kerra ahead of the battle. Antedia tells Aulus that they do not want or need the Romans. She agrees to stand down until dawn. Amena wakes up. Aulus arrives at the citadel. Amena spots Aulus. She asks him if he is her demon. She offers to do anything he asks, before being pulled aside. Aulus and Kerra speak about the future. Amena storms off angrily. She runs into Divis outside. He explains that he has come to send her to the underworld. Amena agrees to take him to her. Aulus explains that the Empire is all about taxes.

He wants to station Roman soldiers at the citadel. She claims that he is lying. After all, he already made a deal with the Druids and Antedia. Aulus admits he doesn’t know the two tribes apart. He asks her if she believes the Druids. She says that she will be her own Queen. She tells Aulus that he will protect her borders. She will speak with her elders and give him an answer by dawn. They get a little flirty. Aulus asks about Cait and her father. He wants to meet them. Kerra denies knowing them. Cait joins the other kids outside. Divis is there performing tricks. She is surprised to see him. He attempts to chase her down. Pwykka begins fighting with the others. Kerra takes Cait and her father to safety. Lindon is knocked out.

Aulus spots Cait and her dad. He orders for them to be seized. Kerra tries to defend them. Guards arrive and Kerra escorts them to safety. Kerra tells Cait that she is the one. Pwykka continues hunting for them. He tracks them down. Something happens and he freaks out. Cait and her father uses the opportunity to escape. Aulus tells Kerra that she has made a big mistake. Kerra tells Lindon what Veran said and Cait. Aulus learns that the Cantii have sealed the gates. He tells them to send word to the Regni to start their siege.

 

Britannia Review

Britannia has definitely gotten a little better with age. It isn’t great or even good for that matter. It has gotten tolerable though. Eleanor Worthington-Cox is definitely a standout. It was clear from very early on that the Cait character would play a crucial role ion the war and help determine its outcome. The episode was better than most of the rest. It scores a 7 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Britannia before you go!