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Roman Empire

2016 – 2019Show3 seasons15 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A tense, bleak drama series about history and politics.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S2E3 "Crossing the Rubicon" 7.8

Episodes

7.0
7.7
7.2

Story

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

Feels like

  • Historical Docudrama
  • Roman Empire Intrigue
  • Character Study of Commodus
  • Political Power Struggles
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Visually Immersive Recreation
  • Tragic Fall of an Emperor
  • Gladiatorial Spectacle

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Lopez, David O'Neill

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 11, 2016 · April 5, 2019 · Ended

First aired
November 11, 2016
Last aired
April 5, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Full-Circle Revolution, Even Evil Has Standards, Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves +9

  • Full-Circle Revolution
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • The Evil Prince
  • Decadent Court
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Government in Exile
  • Nothing Personal
  • Barbarian Tribe
  • Barbarian Tribe
  • General Failure
  • Artistic License – History

12 of 78 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Roman Empire?"

Questions about Roman Empire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roman Empire?

NetflixHooplaThe Great Courses

In the United States, Roman Empire streams on Netflix and The Great Courses, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Roman Empire worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1).

Does Roman Empire get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.0, and season 2 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Crossing the Rubicon (season 2, episode 3) at 7.8, and the lowest is Born in the Purple (season 1, episode 1) at 6.8.

Is Roman Empire okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Roman Empire?

12 h

About 12 hours: 15 episodes in 3 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching Roman Empire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Roman Empire use?

Full-Circle RevolutionEven Evil Has StandardsRewarded as a Traitor DeservesThe Evil PrinceDecadent CourtDriven to SuicideGovernment in ExileNothing PersonalBarbarian TribeBarbarian TribeGeneral FailureArtistic License – Historyand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Full-Circle Revolution, Even Evil Has Standards, and Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves.