Roman Empire - Season 1

Roman Empire - Season 1

Season 1

Commodus: Reign of Blood

The death of Marcus Aurelius brings a century of Roman triumphs and victories to an end, transferring power to his spoiled, unprepared son Commodus.

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Episodes6
Datesnov. 11, 2016 - nov. 11, 2016
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Episodes

Born in the Purple
Season 1Episode 160 min

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.

nov. 11, 2016
The Making of an Emperor
Season 1Episode 260 min

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.

nov. 11, 2016
Enemy of the Senate
Season 1Episode 360 min

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.

nov. 11, 2016
Rome is Burning
Season 1Episode 460 min

Rome is Burning

Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing others to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

nov. 11, 2016
Fight for Glory
Season 1Episode 560 min

Fight for Glory

A disastrous grain shortage reveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to train as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

nov. 11, 2016
14 Days of Blood
Season 1Episode 660 min

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.

nov. 11, 2016

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