Episode 1
Born in the Purple
49m6.7 / 10
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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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Making of an Emperor
44m7.0 / 10
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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Episode 3
Enemy of the Senate
49m6.9 / 10
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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Episode 4
Rome is Burning
45m6.9 / 10
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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Episode 5
Fight for Glory
49m7.4 / 10
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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Episode 6
14 Days Of Blood
45m7.3 / 10finale
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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More about Roman Empire
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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