Rome

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"Rome" is the saga of two ordinary Roman soldiers and their families. An intimate drama of love and betrayal, masters and slaves, and husbands and wives, it chronicles epic times that saw the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire. The series begins in 52 BC, as Gaius Julius Caesar has completed his masterful conquest of Gaul after eight years of war, and is preparing to return to Rome. He heads home with thousands of loyal battle-hardened men, huge amounts of loot in gold and slaves, and a populist agenda for radical social change. Terrified, the aristocracy threatens to prosecute Caesar for war crimes as soon as he sets foot in Rome. Caesar's old friend and mentor, Pompey Magnus, attempts to foment mutiny in order to maintain the balance of power. Two of Caesar's soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, thwart Pompey's plan and in the process, win the eternal gratitude of Caesar and the Julian clan, affording the two plebian officers an intimate view of the ruling class. The fates of Pullo and Vorenus become entwined with those of Caesar, Mark Antony, Cleopatra and the boy Octavian, a strange and awkward child who, by political guile and bloody force, will become the first emperor of Rome.

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  • Perfect show

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    By FX, May 14, 2012
    I loved this series. Started at a great point and finished well. Well worth watching and gets you addicted to watching the next episode. Much like watching Spartacus in many ways but with more emphasis on story and writing rather then slow motion action and sex. Should also note that many freedoms are taken on the historical facts.

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    By wavyline, Mar 10, 2012
    Sumptuous - fantastic all round . The script, the sets, and the acting was fantastic, right through the cast list.
    And it,couldn't help itself it was so goddam sexy too . Lindsay Duncan, and Polly Walker - phwoar!

  • Politics, war, power, lust, friendship, loyalty, betrayal, and any other of the strongest human emotions that give life its various flavours and upside downs are shown in this show in a delicate and fascinating fashion.moreless

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    By TronosNeoAuror, Oct 15, 2011
    This show simply puts emotions on the table, it's a vortex of greatness from start to beggining while describing the political situation of the time and the roles of each and every person has something to do with the plot making it thicker and far more interesting.

    Presenting a cast of excellent actors, Rome's description of the things that took Rome from the Republic to the Empire is different from the many others because it involves a lot more than just the main players, from the soldiers to senators and it makes it a far richer enviroment which can practically make you feel involved.moreless

  • This show needs to go back on air! It's surfacing on the internet, i found it. I want more!

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    By AddWireShizz, Oct 15, 2011
    My Girlfriend suggested to watch this series. She downloaded it from the internet. I told her no. But after watching the first episode, I was addicted. HBO needs to put this show back on the air. They need to reair the first and second seasons, and start production of the third and fourth season. I want to know what happens to titus pullo, and his sworn brother veranis lucias. I want to see what happens with everything. I'll even subscribe to HBO and start a facebook page and fill it with supporters. The Show MUST go on, and I must insist.moreless

  • i loved the series Rome I've becomeobsessed with it,

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    By NehirahStasse, Oct 15, 2011
    there's nothing better then hard cor drama sex and violence, the detail in Rome is amazing, the story line is as history was, the actors used for thecharacters are fantastic i love them all, i cant tell you sad i am, the lack of viewers has forced the show to be cancelled, i want a series 3, there is so much more history to be told
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