African Queens
2023 · Netflix · 45 min · 2 seasons
S02E04 · The Last Pharaoh
Wed, 10 May, 10:00 pm
While Octavian and the Roman army target Egypt, crises erupt on and off the battlefield. Can Cleopatra protect herself, her children and her empire?
About
From Executive Producer Jada Pinkett Smith comes this documentary series exploring the lives of prominent and iconic African Queens.
The first season covers the life of Njinga, the complex, captivating, and fearless 17th century warrior queen of Ndongo and Matamba, in modern day Angola. The nation's first female ruler, Njinga earned a reputation for her blend of political and diplomatic skill with military prowess and became an icon of resistance.
The second season features Queen Cleopatra, the world's most famous, powerful, and misunderstood woman - a daring queen whose beauty and romances came to overshadow her real asset: her intellect.
Episodes
- E01
Rivals
Wed, 10 May· 48 minFulfilling her father's wish, a young Cleopatra ascends the throne in Egypt amid sibling rivalries and forms an alliance with a noted Roman leader.
- E02
When In Rome
Wed, 10 May· 47 minThe birth of a child unites Rome and Egypt, putting Cleopatra in a favorable position until a shocking murder puts her and her son's lives under threat.
- E03
What should be done
Wed, 10 May· 41 minCleopatra forges a strategic relationship for personal gains as Egypt thrives under her rule. Later, she makes a bold decision in the heat of battle.
- E04
The Last Pharaoh
Wed, 10 May· 44 minWhile Octavian and the Roman army target Egypt, crises erupt on and off the battlefield. Can Cleopatra protect herself, her children and her empire?
Cast
Jada Pinkett Smith
Narrator
Adele Oni
Njinga