I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1 ⚡ Premium

The mastermind; she uses poison and social engineering as her primary weapons.

The narrative shifts back to 24 BC during the reign of Augustus. The Emperor celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Actium, but tension simmers beneath the surface. Augustus favors his nephew Marcellus as his heir, much to the silent fury of Livia, Augustus’s wife. Livia is determined to see her own son, Tiberius, take the throne at any cost. Key Plot Points I, Claudius Season 1 - Episode 1

Claudius believes his survival is due to his perceived "idiocy," which makes him non-threatening to Livia. The mastermind; she uses poison and social engineering