Series
Roman Empire
DramaDocumentary
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
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Seasons & episodes
1Born in the Purple11 Nov 2016 · 49m · ★ 6.9Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.
2The Making of an Emperor11 Nov 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.2The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
3Enemy of the Senate11 Nov 2016 · 49m · ★ 7.0Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
4Rome is Burning11 Nov 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.3Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.
5Fight for Glory11 Nov 2016 · 49m · ★ 7.6A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
614 Days Of Blood11 Nov 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.5Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Nov 2016
- Last aired
- 5 Apr 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Netflix
- Episodes
- 15
- Votes
- 127 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Sean BeanNarrateur
