Roman Empire

Julius Caesar: Master of Rome

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An academic and graphic account of the rule of the famously narcissistic Roman Emperor Commodus, who inherited the Roman Empire from his father, Marcus Aurelius, at the height of its expansion in the second century AD, told over a backdrop of violence, sex, and corruption.

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5 Episodes

The Triumvirate
E1
The TriumvirateAfter success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
The Great Conqueror
E2
The Great ConquerorCaesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
Crossing the Rubicon
E3
Crossing the RubiconCaesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey
Queen of the Nile
E4
Queen of the NileCaesar pursues Pompey to Egypt, where he is received by king Ptolemy, who seeks an ally against his rival to the throne - his sister Cleopatra. Caesar finds good chemistry with Cleopatra, but problems in Rome require his return to Rome.
The Ides of March
E5
The Ides of MarchCaesar implements important reforms and grows more powerful and popular in Rome. He acts like a king and plans to become a dictator in perpetuity. To demonstrate his power, he plans to conquer Parthia. However, the Senate and Brutus in particular, are outraged.