Three people's fates are interwoven in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 A.D., during which Germanic warriors halt the spread of the Roman Empire.
Wolf and Eagle
Cherusci tribal chief Segimer bristles at the increasing demands of new governor Varus. Secret lovers Thusnelda and Folkwin deal Rome a symbolic blow.
Vengeance
The theft of the standard provokes a crisis, reuniting Roman officer Ari with his father Segimer, and childhood friends Folkwin and Thusnelda.
On the Edge
Ari commands troops ordered by Varus to hunt down and kill Folkwin, whose family and home village are put in danger for his act of defiance.
A New Reik
Ari embraces his new role with the Cherusci but his shift of allegiances runs deeper than Varus knows. Thusnelda and Folkwin rally a rival tribe.
Treason
Ari and Thusnelda forge a political marriage and begin uniting the fractious Germanic tribes. Folkwin is believed dead but has actually been enslaved.
The Battle
Ari leads Varus and three Roman legions into the Teutoburg Forest — and into history. Thusnelda makes a bloody sacrifice to preserve the alliance.
Season 2 Episode 1 ∙ New Legions
Ari suspects the Romans of rebuilding their forces, so he seeks the help of an eastern tribal chief Marbod. Ari's brother Flavus arrives in Germania.
Season 2 Episode 2 ∙ Captured
A friend comes to Thusnelda's aid when she infiltrates the Roman camp. Without Ari knowing, Marbod meets with Tiberius in a bid to secure peace.
Season 2 Episode 3 ∙ Fathers
Germanicus accuses Flavus of being a traitor. Ari brings Gaius to the village and then seeks revenge against Marbod. Thusnelda is angry at Ari for lying.
Season 2 Episode 4 ∙ The Oath
Tiberius requires a test of Marbods loyalty. Flavus proposes an offer to Germanicus. The tribal chiefs gather to make Marbod king but tragedy strikes.
Season 2 Episode 5 - Doomed
Marbod confronts Tiberius and demands justice. Thusnelda and Folkwin set out on a mission. Gaius hides out in the forest and makes a shocking discovery.
Season 2 Episode 6 ∙ The Price
The tribes prepare to attack the Roman camp before ships with reinforcements arrive. Segestes approaches Tiberius with a treacherous proposal.