Episode 1
The Rightful Heir
44m6.3 / 10
After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.
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Roman Empire
2016TV-PG3 seasons6.9 / 10
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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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.
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Episode 2
A New Hope
40m6.3 / 10
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.
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Episode 3
In Search of an Heir
38m6.5 / 10
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.
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Episode 4
Descent into Madness
40m5.0 / 10finale
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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Cast
Aaron IrvinHimself
Genevieve AitkenMarcia
Sean BeanNarrateur
Aaron JakubenkoCommodus
Edwin WrightCassius Dio
Jared TurnerCleander
Tai Berdinner-BladesLucilla
Calum GittinsSaoterusProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 15
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Stephen David EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
ancient romehistorical eventimperialromanroman empirerome, italy
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