Roman Empire

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Romes fall.

2016 HD 40min TV-14 United States English

Sean Bean

Biography Documentary

ancient rome rome italy roman empire historical event roman imperial

S1E1 - Born in the Purple 2016-11-11

Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

S1E2 - The Making of an Emperor 2016-11-11

The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesnt interest him.

S1E3 - Enemy of the Senate 2016-11-11

Commodus rises to power as Romes new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

S1E4 - Rome is Burning 2016-11-11

Commodus defeats his sisters coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

S1E5 - Fight for Glory 2016-11-11

A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleanders treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

S1E6 - 14 Days Of Blood 2016-11-11

Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperors bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.

S2E1 - The Triumvirate 2018-07-27

After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Romes two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.

S2E2 - The Great Conqueror 2018-07-27

Caesars wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.

S2E3 - Crossing the Rubicon 2018-07-27

Caesars hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey

S2E4 - Queen of the Nile 2018-07-27

After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypts ruler, Cleopatra.

S2E5 - The Ides of March 2018-07-27

His reforms win public adoration, but Caesars imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and Ill health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.

S3E1 - The Rightful Heir 2019-04-05

After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.

S3E2 - A New Hope 2019-04-05

The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Romes new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.

S3E3 - In Search of an Heir 2019-04-05

Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.

S3E4 - Descent into Madness 2019-04-05

Caligulas increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.

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