Roman Empire

Season 32016

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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6 Episodes

E01 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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E02 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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E03 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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E04 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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E05 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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E06 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.

November 11, 2016

Roman Empire

E01 Born in the Purple

E02 The Making of an Emperor

E03 Enemy of the Senate

E04 Rome is Burning

E05 Fight for Glory

E06 14 Days Of Blood

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E01 Born in the Purple

E02 The Making of an Emperor

E03 Enemy of the Senate

E04 Rome is Burning

E05 Fight for Glory

E06 14 Days Of Blood