Domina Season 2: Release date, Cast, and Plot

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.

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All About Domina?

Created and penned by Simon Burke, “Domina” is a limited historical drama series that debuted on May 14, 2021. John Phillips and Carmel Maloney produce the series 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.

“No decision has been taken,” Zai Bennett on Domina season 2 renewal

A second season of Domina has not been announced by the actors or producers. The show has been a ratings hit for Sky Atlantic in the UK, and critics have applauded its superb performances, extravagant production values, and sophisticated recreation of ancient Rome.

Sky Atlantic programming director Zai Bennett explained in a recent interview that the network is “very happy” with Domina and “hopeful” for a second season. No decision has been taken, Bennett added, as the network is still in early talks with the show’s creators. The cast and crew of Domina want a second season. According to a recent interview, Nadia Parkes would “love” to undertake another season. The series is “very challenging” and “rewarding” for her, and she likes Livia Drusilla.

A second season of Domina is still uncertain at the moment. Popularity and critical acclaim imply the show will be renewed. Let’s see what happens next!

When will Season 2 of Domina Premiere?

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.

Updated 10/4/2023

Production for the second season of Domina recently wrapped at Rome’s historic Cinecitta Studios and is all set to launch on MGM+. An official release date is yet to be announced but it’s been reported the much-awaited upcoming season will arrive in mid or late 2023. Stay tuned!

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 27/9/2023)

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. The series holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb. While on Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds a 78% Tomatometer rating.

Top 6 similar shows to watch if you loved “Domina”

Here are our top 7 recommendations of similar shows to watch if you’re done watching Domina:

Rome (2005-2007): Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, two Roman soldiers, navigate ancient Rome’s political and social intrigues in this HBO drama.

I, Claudius 1976: This BBC historical drama follows Claudius, the fourth emperor of Rome, who was born with a physical deformity and underestimated by his family and rivals.

Blood and Sand (2010–2013): The Starz historical drama follows Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who organises a slave revolt against the Roman Republic.

The Borgias (2011)–2013: This Showtime historical drama follows the Borgia family, a strong and brutal Italian dynasty that rose to power in the late 15th century.

Versailles (2015-2018): This Canal+ historical drama follows young French monarch Louis XIV as he builds Versailles and consolidates his power.

Serpent Queen (2022-): This Starz historical drama follows Catherine de Medici, the Italian-born queen of France, who surmounted many obstacles to become one of Europe’s most powerful women.