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Rome

  • TV-MA
  • 2005–2007
  • 2 seasons
  • Action & Adventure, Drama
  • 8.2

Every city has its secrets.

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Episodes

9 episodes · 8 still to air
  1. 1The Rise of Rome

    24 minAug 11, 2005

    This special promo includes clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that provide an insider's view of the process of making the series.

  2. 2When In Rome

    Date to be announced

    An in-depth look at the historical accuracy of the series and its portrayal of Rome's religious practices, women, brutality, slaves, citizenry, culture, and political turmoil.

  3. 3Friends, Romans, Countrymen

    Date to be announced

    A clip-heavy EPK that introduces and examines the many characters of Rome. It's heavy on plot synopsis and base analysis, but makes succinct work of the first season's themes, heroes, soldiers, women, and storylines.

  4. 4Shot by Shot: Caesar's Triumph

    Date to be announced

    Entire documentaries aren't usually devoted to a single scene, but when it involves as much spectacle and psychological nuance as Caesar's turning point, it certainly deserves it. Key members of the cast and crew offer their thoughts on director Alan Taylor's contributions, the tone of the sequence, the framing of several shots, and the planning that went into making it the successful scene it is.

  5. 5Shot by Shot: Gladiator

    Date to be announced

    Another thorough "Shot × Shot" documentary focuses on a tricky gladiator battle, the weapons and armor crafted for the sequence, the composition of its shots, the scope of the sets, and the production team's practical and CG effects.

  6. 6A Tale of Two Romes

    Date to be announced

    753 BC, the date historians traditionally assign to the founding of Rome, is at the heart of this historical documentary. Stamp discusses the origin of the city's rivalries, the dangers faced by its citizenry, the empire's revolving-door of power, early clashes between the Jews and the Romans, and the vulgarity, brutality, and graffiti that filled the streets.

  7. 7The Making of "Rome": Season II

    Date to be announced

    This second season doc focuses on the differences between Rome's seasons, the series' new characters, and the expanding scope of the show.

  8. 8The Rise of Octavian: Rome's First Emperor

    Date to be announced

    Stamp helms yet another historical overview, this one focused on Octavian, that mixes fact with production details to create an absorbing documentary.

  9. 9Antony and Cleopatra

    Date to be announced

    A short but satisfying look at history's so-called greatest love story, the series' approach to Antony and Cleopatra's relationship, and the manner in which the creators worked to pay respect to the historical figures.

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Series cast

Kevin McKiddLucius Vorenus22 episodes
Ray StevensonTitus Pullo22 episodes
Ciarán HindsJulius Caesar22 episodes
James PurefoyMark Antony22 episodes
Polly WalkerAtia of the Julii22 episodes
Lindsay DuncanServilia of the Junii22 episodes
Tobias MenziesMarcus Junius Brutus22 episodes
Max PirkisGaius Octavian22 episodes
Kerry CondonOctavia of the Julii22 episodes
Chiara MastalliEirene22 episodes
David BamberMarcus Tullius Cicero22 episodes
Nicholas WoodesonPosca22 episodes
Lee BoardmanTimon22 episodes
Ian McNeiceNewsreader22 episodes
Indira VarmaNiobe of the Voreni13 episodes
Kenneth CranhamGnaeus Pompey Magnus12 episodes
Manfredi AliquòCastor12 episodes
Simon WoodsGaius Octavian Caesar10 episodes

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