Roman Empire (2016)
Synopsis
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
First Air Date: 2016-11-11
Last Air Date: 2019-04-05
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 15
Networks: Netflix
Top Cast
- Sean Bean as Narrateur
- Aaron Irvin as Himself
- Genevieve Aitken as Marcia
- Aaron Jakubenko as Commodus
- Edwin Wright as Cassius Dio
- Jared Turner as Cleander
- Tai Berdinner-Blades as Lucilla
- Calum Gittins as Saoterus
- John Bach as Marcus Aurelius
- Mike Edward as Narcissus
Seasons
None (2016)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Born in the Purple
Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.
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Ep. 2: The Making of an Emperor
The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
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Ep. 3: Enemy of the Senate
Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
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Ep. 4: Rome is Burning
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.
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Ep. 5: Fight for Glory
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.
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Ep. 6: 14 Days Of Blood
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.
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