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Roman Empire

2016 Ended 48m episodes

7.0/10 129 votes

DramaDocumentary

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

Cast:: Sean Bean
Language:: English
Country:: Canada, United States of America
Network:: Netflix

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Seasons

3 available

Commodus: Reign of Blood

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.9

Born in the Purple

2016-11-11 · 49m

Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.2

The Making of an Emperor

2016-11-11 · 44m

The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.0

Enemy of the Senate

2016-11-11 · 49m

Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.3

Rome is Burning

2016-11-11 · 45m

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

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.6

Fight for Glory

2016-11-11 · 49m

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

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