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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S03E01 The Rightful Heir
April 5 · 44min find the promo
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After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.
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S03E02 A New Hope
April 5 · 40min find the promo
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The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.
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S03E03 In Search of an Heir
April 5 · 38min find the promo
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Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.
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S03E04 Descent into Madness
April 5 · 40min find the promo
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Caligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.