Roman Empire
Director
Richard Lopez
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
3
Episodes
15
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
👤
Aaron Irvin
Himself · 6 eps
Genevieve Aitken
Marcia · 6 eps
Sean Bean
Narrateur · 15 eps
Jessica Green
Cléopâtre · 5 eps
Calum Gittins
Saoterus · 6 eps
Lisa Chappell
Faustina · 6 eps
Tai Berdinner-Blades
Lucilla · 6 eps
John Bach
Marcus Aurelius · 6 eps
Jared Turner
Cleander · 6 eps
Aaron Jakubenko
Commodus · 6 eps
Edwin Wright
Cassius Dio · 6 eps
Carl Bland
Avidius Cassius · 6 eps
Mike Edward
Narcissus · 6 eps
James Gordon
Lucius Afranius · 2 eps
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Roman Empire
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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