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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- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes aired
- 15
- Latest aired
- S03E01
- Total runtime
- 11h 1min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 November 2016 6 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 8 months
- Season 2 July 2018 5 episodes
- Season 3 April 2019 4 episodes
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S02E01 The Triumvirate
July 27 · 43min find the promo
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After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
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S02E02 The Great Conqueror
July 27 · 45min find the promo
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Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
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S02E03 Crossing the Rubicon
July 27 · 43min find the promo
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Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey
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S02E04 Queen of the Nile
July 27 · 45min find the promo
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After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.
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S02E05 The Ides of March
July 27 · 42min find the promo
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His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and I'll health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.