Roman Empire
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Seasons
1. Born in the Purple
Air Date: 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.
2. The Making of an Emperor
Air Date: 2016-11-11
The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
3. Enemy of the Senate
Air Date: 2016-11-11
Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
4. Rome is Burning
Air Date: 2016-11-11
Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.
5. Fight for Glory
Air Date: 2016-11-11
A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
6. 14 Days Of Blood
Air Date: 2016-11-11
Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.
1. The Triumvirate
Air Date: 2018-07-27
After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
2. The Great Conqueror
Air Date: 2018-07-27
Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
3. Crossing the Rubicon
Air Date: 2018-07-27
Caesar's 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
4. Queen of the Nile
Air Date: 2018-07-27
After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.
5. The Ides of March
Air Date: 2018-07-27
His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and I'll health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.
1. The Rightful Heir
Air Date: 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.
2. A New Hope
Air Date: 2019-04-05
The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.
3. In Search of an Heir
Air Date: 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.
4. Descent into Madness
Air Date: 2019-04-05
Caligula's 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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Rating
6.8/10
Release Date
2016-11-11
Episodes
15 (3 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Stephen David Entertainment