Roman Empire (2016)

7.0 (118 votes)

3 Seasons

November 11, 2016

English

Drama Documentary

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.

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Born in the Purple

Nov 11, 2016

49 min

6.7

Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

The Making of an Emperor

Nov 11, 2016

44 min

7.0

The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.

Enemy of the Senate

Nov 11, 2016

49 min

6.9

Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

Rome is Burning

Nov 11, 2016

45 min

6.9

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.

Fight for Glory

Nov 11, 2016

49 min

7.4

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.