The series is notable for being filmed entirely in a reconstructed form of .

The central conflict involves an ambush by Titus Tatius , the king of the Sabines, who views Rome's expansion as a threat.

The season explores the strain on the bond between the two "kings," posing the question: "Roma can have only one king. Who will take the name of Romulus ?". 2. Linguistic Reconstruction: The Use of Latin

Set in the 8th century B.C., the series deviates from traditional myth—where Romulus and Remus are biological twins—to focus on , a prince of Alba Longa, and Wiros , an escaped slave.

A pivotal plot point involves Yemos and Wiros taking Sabine priestesses (including the leader Hersilia ) to use as leverage, leading to an all-out war between Roma and the Sabine capital of Cures.

By Season 2, the protagonists have established the independent kingdom of Roma in what was once Velia.