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Roman Empire

Roman Empire
★ 7.0/10•2016•48m•TV-14•Drama•Documentary
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This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

Richard Lopez · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime48m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 11, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Born in the PurpleE149m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Episode 2 - The Making of an EmperorE244m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Episode 3 - Enemy of the SenateE349m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Episode 4 - Rome is BurningE445m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Episode 5 - Fight for GloryE549m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Episode 6 - 14 Days Of BloodE645m

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.

Nov 11, 2016

Actors

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Narrateur

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