Rome: Season 1 [DVD] [2005] [2006]

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Both the captive children of Mark Antony, Helios and Selene are given by Octavian to Octavia for rearing. This series is much more about how the psychology of the characters affects history than simply following the history as we know it". Heller confirmed in December that there was "talk of doing a movie version", adding that "It's moving along.

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The series was also nominated for four British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA), three in season 1 (2006) and one in season 2 (2008). RAI also stated to have co-produced the show, whereas HBO listed only itself and BBC as co-producers. I'm really pissed off with the BBC for bringing down my first three episodes to two and, in doing so, taking out much of the vital politics. He chose to ally himself with the optimates in opposing Caesar and supporting the traditional Roman Republic.Kevin McKidd as Lucius Vorenus, a staunch, traditional Roman officer who struggles to balance his personal beliefs, his duty to his superiors, and the needs of his family and friends. Cassius is worried about the grain supply for their army, whereas Brutus is cheerful and talking about saving the Republic. After Atia fumes at Octavia for going to an orgy, Agrippa confesses his love for Octavia, who is stunned as he walks out.

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The first season depicts Julius Caesar's civil war of 49 BC against the traditionalist conservative faction in the Roman Senate (the Optimates), his rise to dictatorship over Rome, and his fall, spanning the time from the end of his Gallic Wars (52 BC or 701 ab urbe condita) until his assassination on 15 March 44 BC (the infamous Ides of March). Audio commentary on the Season 1 DVD indicates that many of the background performers used in the series were also their true professional counterparts.I too am a history buff, and enjoy the authenticity that this series projects to the viewer, as opposed to just more Hollywood glitter like that abominable "ALEXANDER". Featuring all 12 episodes, it included features such as episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage and making-of features. The real Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus was a Roman general and politician who was as ambitious as Caesar and just as unorthodox in his youth. He is also merciful to his beaten enemies, genuinely distressed by their deaths, and relieved at their willingness to make peace where a more vindictive individual would have simply killed them.

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The side story of the two legionnaires can be a bit tedious at times but the viewer is rewarded every time the focus shifts back to the main plot. citation needed] The show is generally told from the perspective of Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, and while they were real people who were briefly mentioned in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico, almost all of their adventures in the series are fictional. The second part follows the historic events with a reasonable accuracy, both the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, and, later, between Augustus and Mark Antony.With the sixth season of wrapping up right around the same time as the fifth anniversary of its series premiere, fans of the series might be interested in checking out other shows with a similar vibe. After the broadcast of only three first-season episodes, HBO announced plans to produce a second season of Rome in 2006, for release in March 2007.

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A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic. I have watched both of the first two episodes and I am very impressed, and look forward to seeing all 12. Lisa Schwarzbaum from Entertainment Weekly gave season 2 a B and commented on the "spectacular" clothing design. On reste vraiment partagé devant une telle série qui souffle le chaud et le froid en permanence et pourtant, le dernier, l'ultime épisode avec Antoine et Cléopâtre est en état de grâce avant de retomber de façon capillotractée avec Vorenus et Pullo. Prince Herod has shipped in a secret consignment of gold for the Triumvirate, and Octavian instructs Vorenus to oversee its safe passage discreetly into Rome.A ces personnages flamboyants se sont adjoints deux légionnaires qui servent l'un ou l'autre camp au gré des marées. Vorenus declares to Cleopatra that he knows the true paternity of Caesarion, being Titus Pullo as the true father of Caesarion. Historical accuracy [ edit ] Gorgoneion from credits, depicting its use in the ancient world as a protective apotropaic symbol.