Roman Empire

3 Seasons 2016 - 2019 TV-14 48m 7

Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.

An academic and graphic account of the rule of the famously narcissistic Roman Emperor Commodus, who inherited the Roman Empire from his father, Marcus Aurelius, at the height of its expansion in the second century AD, told over a backdrop of violence, sex, and corruption.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Born in the Purple

1. Born in the Purple

Aired: Nov 11, 2016

Fighting an implacable enemy in Germania, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent...

Episode 3 Enemy of the Senate

3. Enemy of the Senate

Aired: Nov 11, 2016

Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ...

Episode 4 Rome Is Burning

4. Rome Is Burning

Aired: Nov 11, 2016

Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing oth...

Episode 5 Fight for Glory

5. Fight for Glory

Aired: Nov 11, 2016

A disastrous grain shortage reveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus ...

Episode 6 14 Days of Blood

6. 14 Days of Blood

Aired: Nov 11, 2016

Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's blood...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: Netflix

Genres: Drama, War, Documentary, History, Biography