Overview
- Based on Annabel Lyon’s award-winning novel The Golden Mean, the series centers on Aristotle tutoring a volatile teenage Alexander against palace intrigue, forbidden love, brutal war, and ruthless ambition.
- Jacob Tierney will write, direct, and executive produce, joined by executive producers Brendan Brady, Jason Bateman, and Michael Costigan.
- Netflix released an official logline and statement from scripted chief Jinny Howe emphasizing a modern take on the mentor–protégé power dynamic.
- No casting, production start, or release window has been disclosed by the streamer.
- Industry reporting says Tierney wrote scripts on spec before Netflix’s swift pickup, as he also prepares Heated Rivalry Season 2 to film in August 2026 for a projected April 2027 premiere.