Is Domina season 2 cancelled or will it be renewed with one more exciting season? When will Sky Atlantic release Domina after all?
Well, now that the first chapter is over, fans are enthusiastically waiting for the arrival of its brand new season. In this post, we bring you all the details including the release date, cast and more details.
All About Domina?
Created and penned by Simon Burke, “Domina” is a historical drama limited series that made its debut on May 14, 2021. The series is produced by John Phillips and Carmel Maloney in association with Simon Burke, Faye Dorn, zlaire McCarthy, Patrick Spence, Marcus Wilson, Nils Hartmann, Sonia Rovai, Cameron Roach, Serena Thompson, and Cristina Giubbetti.
Upon release, the eight-episode series became successful enough for fans to want to see more new episodes.
Let’s find out below what the future has in store for this series.
Will There be Season 2 of Domina?
Yes, Domina will indeed return with a second season.
Reportedly, Epix has renewed the series for a second run. The renewal announcement did not come as a surprise to many fans because when “Domina” was released, it was well appreciated by the audience and critics alike and following the success of the first series, a second run was bound to happen even though it was deemed as a limited series.
When will Season 2 of Domina Premiere?
Currently, there is no official air date for the second season of Domina. However, it was reported that the upcoming seasons will kick off production in Rome in early 2023 and will launch on Epix towards the end of 2023.
The first season consisted of eight episodes meaning the upcoming season will also have the same number of episodes.
The Cast of Domina Season 2: Who’ll be in it?
Now that a second season of the series is happening, viewers are curious to find out who the upcoming cast members are. Unfortunately, the official cast line has not been revealed by the showrunners although viewers can pretty much expect the same cast members who appeared in the previous series including–
- Kasia Smutniak will play the role of Livia Drusilla
- Tom Glynn in the role of Young Gaius
- Mathew McNulty will return as old Gaius or as August
- Claire Forlani will reprise her role as Octavia
- Christine Bottomley in the role of Scribonia
- Ben Batt will return as Agrippa.
Updated Jan 2023
- Enzo Cilenti as Tiberius Nero
- Peter Campion as Libo
- Darrell D’Silva as Piso
- Tom Forbes as Sextus
- Liam Garrigan as Marcus Antonius
- Liam Cunningham as Livius
- Alex Lanipekun as Tycho
- Isabella Rossellini as Balbina
- Finn Bennett as Marcellus
- Earl Cave as Young Tiberius
- Youssef Kerkour as Maecenas
- Merch Husey as Young Maecenas (guest)
- Liah O’Prey as Young Julia
In addition, three new faces have joined for the upcoming season including David Avery, Benjamin Issac, and Joelle.
The three new series regular Avery will portray a young nobleman named Domitus. Joelle is set to portray Vipansia, and lastly, Issac will play Tiberius in a recast role.
(updated 9/12/2022)
Domina Season 2 Plot: What to Expect?
An official narrative for season 2 of Domina reads:
“Now, atop a fractious empire, and a dysfunctional dynasty, she must fight to preserve her marriage to Gaius and find a way to seat one of her sons on the throne as new and old rivals jockey for position in a world where it’s impossible to know who to trust.”
Head of Epix Micheal Wright in a statement said: “The first season of Domina drove the largest cross-platform audience average for any Epix freshman series in 2021.” He continued: “Season two promises viewers an even more compelling and exciting ride from creator Simon Burke and executive producers Lucy Bedford, Muirinn Lane Kelly, and Carmel Maloney.”
“Season two will plunge us back into the intrigue and corruption of ancient Rome, as the indomitable Livia Drusilla fights to maintain her position in a world in which the quest for power is pursued at any cost. This time Livia’s hands will get very dirty, and the price will be higher than even she can imagine,” Bedford explained.
Where to watch Domina?
Season 2 of Domina consisting of eight episodes will premiere on EPIX sometime in 2023. Stay tuned!
Domina Season 2 Trailer?
As of now, the trailer for Season 2 of Domina is not yet released by the makers. However, we can anticipate seeing the trailer by next year keeping the success of the show in mind. Let’s watch the trailer for season 2 for now.
Is Domina returning with season 2 in 2023?
As of yet, the makers haven’t officially renewed Domina for the second season. That said, we can’t speculate whether or not the series will return in 2023. Let’s await more information from the makers.
How many episodes could there be in Domina season 2?
The previous season of Domina had a total of 8 episodes. Thus, if the makers decide to follow a similar pattern, the second season may also comprise 8 episodes. However, there hasn’t been an official update yet.
Is the series Domina worth watching?
Domina is a historic political saga with loads of violence and sex. The way the storyline pushes all boundaries and unabashedly feminist framing is a reason enough for you to watch it. The plot of the story follows Lucia Drusilla. She’s a naive young girl who becomes one of the most powerful women determined to avenge her father and secure her sons. On IMDb, the series holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10. While on Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds a 78% Tomatometer rating.
Will there be a season 3 of Domina?
As of yet, the second season of the series is yet to be renewed. Hence, there are no updates about Domina season 3.
