Roman Empire (2016): S01E05 – Fight for Glory

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline 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. Roman Empire Series You can find a full index and overview of Roman Empire here.… Read More

Roman Empire (2016): S01E04 – Rome is Burning

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline 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. Roman Empire Series You can find a full index and overview of Roman Empire here.… Read More

Roman Empire (2016): S01E03 – Enemy of the Senate

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline Commodus rises to power as Rome’s new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla. Roman Empire Series You can find a full index and overview of Roman Empire here. Production… Read More

Roman Empire (2016): S01E02 – The Making of an Emperor

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a sceptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that does not interest him. Roman Empire Series You can find a full index and overview of Roman Empire here.… Read More

Roman Empire (2016): S01E01 – Born in the Purple

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline Fighting an implacable enemy in Germania, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumour and intrigues brew back in Rome. Roman Empire Series You can find a full index and overview of Roman Empire here.… Read More

Roman Empire Documentary Series Overview

Introduction Roman Empire is a television docudrama based on historical events of the Roman Empire. Outline The show is in the anthology format with each season presenting an independent story. Season 1, “Roman Empire: Reign of Blood”, is a six-part story about Emperor Commodus. Jeremiah Murphy and Peter Sherman collaborated on writing the first season,… Read More