In the late Bronze Age, two emerging nations begin to clash after Paris, the young prince of Troy, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband, Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. Menelaus' pride is wounded, and the Greek King takes this affair as a personal insult and a pretext for war. Seeking justice and retribution, Menelaus enlists the help of his brother, King Agamemnon, who eagerly eyes the opportunity to expand his empire and conquer Troy, which has till now remained impregnable. Agamemnon’s greed and pride set the stage for a protracted conflict, and he gathers the greatest warriors of Greece, including the legendary Achilles, to lay siege to the city of Troy.

The siege of Troy begins with internal strife among the Greek ranks, largely due to the hubris and selfish desires of Achilles, whose skills in battle are unmatched, but whose disdain for authority sets him at odds with Agamemnon. On the Trojan side, Hector, the noble prince and brother of Paris, must defend his city and family against the Greeks, further complicated by Paris's rash actions and the moral dilemmas that weigh heavy on his heart. The war between the two powers quickly escalates, featuring heroism and tragedy on both sides, while the gods observe and occasionally intervene in the affairs of men, with the fates of many hanging on the precipice of their whims.