While citizens protest on the streets, authorities feel that a war is in the air. The Anacletis are now in charge, but some voices demand a big change.

The Lucianis need to build strong alliances, while Spadino has to choose whether to get involved in his family business again.

Cinaglia tries to find middle ground with Spadino and leverages his connections at the Vatican to sweep away a rival. Angelica meets someone secretly.

The Lucianis recover from a hard blow, and Angelica suggests a strategy. Ercole is on the verge of losing everything, so he asks Tronto for urgent help.

Ercole's hidden supporters push him to return their favors. Cinaglia and Spadino dig deeper into Tronto's secret, until something shocking comes up.

Ercole throws a party to celebrate his political success, but a few obnoxious guests show up. Damiano and Nadia finally confront each other.

While the Lucianis seek revenge, funds are questioned in the Vatican. Tronto and Fiorenzo have a shocking confrontation. Cinaglia plays a desperate move.

While Ercole is caught by a dangerous trap, Damiano and Angelica's relationship reaches a turning point. Spadino makes a firm decision about his future.