Muawiyah is dead. Yazid has ascended the throne. He sends his threats to Imam Hussain regarding paying allegiance to him or facing death but the Imam knows that with allegiance comes the acceptance and advocation of tyranny in the name of religion. This episode find us following the journey of Imam Hussain from his house when he hears the news of Muawiyah's death to the city that promised him sanctuary and support... until they didn't.