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Roman Empire

Roman Empire

TV-142016•48m•7.0/10
DramaDocumentary

Ratings

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7.0/10(118)

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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Production

Stephen David Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 11, 2016

Last Aired

April 5, 2019

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Born in the Purple
E1
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.
The Making of an Emperor
E2
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.
Enemy of the Senate
E3
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.
Rome is Burning
E4
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.
Fight for Glory
E5
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.
14 Days Of Blood
E6
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.

Cast

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Narrateur

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