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Empire: Summary

Airs Next:ABC at Tuesday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:June 28, 2005
Last Aired:July 26, 2005
Show Categories:Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Empire is a historical mini-series set in 44 BC around the time Julius Caesar is assassinated. The show focuses on Octavius (Santiago Cabrera, Haven) , adopted son and nephew of Julius Caesar, and Tyrannus (Jonathan Cake, Inconceivable), a disgraced former gladiator who is sworn to protect Octavius.

The mini-series started with a reported $50 million budget, and shrunk down to $32 million after the series was cut from eight down to six episodes, along with other cost-cutting.

The show has faced numerous set-backs, including fire destroying sets. It was filmed entirely on location in Rome and South Central Italy. Empire is a historical mini-series set in 44 BC around the time Julius Caesar is assassinated. The show focuses on Octavius (Santiago Cabrera, Haven) , adopted son and nephew of Julius Caesar, and Tyrannus (Jonathan Cake,

The Lost Legion

Aired: Tuesday July 26, 2005

Octavius relinquishes the beautiful Vestal Virgin, Camane, so that he can devote himself to being the Emperor of Rome. Tyrannus, the former slave and gladiator, joins Octavius' forces in their fight against the power-hungry Marc Antony, with the fate of Rome and the western world hanging in the balance.

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GotalSaiyajin
member since: Jan 27, 2007
The Bottom Line: "A decent show"
Great entertainment but not historical accurate ...Continue »
09/28/08 08:57am | report abuse
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Govvy
member since: Apr 24, 2004
The Bottom Line: "Who thought of this?"
Watchable, good fun and enjoyable. But it lacks the truth and there for irritating also. ...Continue »
08/03/08 07:44am | report abuse
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zartancobra
member since: May 17, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Change the channel!"
Not good...stay away ...Continue »
07/31/05 11:49pm | report abuse
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Oddish
member since: Jun 11, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Mildly interesting"
This series tries to create powerful, emotional and dramatic moments but fails. At times it's just embarrasing, and some of the fight scenes are not much better than those in Xena or the likes. Most of the actors are acceptable, but not more than that. ...Continue »
07/28/05 09:15am | report abuse
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george91910us
member since: Jun 14, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Unoriginal"
This six-hour mini-series attempts to portray the end of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. Starting with the assignation of Julius Caesar the story follows Octavius to his eventual victory over Mark Anthony and his ascension to Emperor ...Continue »
07/28/05 07:54am | report abuse