Roman Empire

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  E1

  Born in the Purple

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

  2016-11-11 · 49m
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  E2

  The Making of an Emperor

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

  2016-11-11 · 44m
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  E3

  Enemy of the Senate

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

  2016-11-11 · 49m
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  E4

  Rome is Burning

  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.

  2016-11-11 · 45m
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  E5

  Fight for Glory

  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.

  2016-11-11 · 49m
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  E6

  14 Days Of Blood

  Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.

  2016-11-11 · 45m
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Top cast

Sean Bean

Narrateur