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Those About to Die

2024 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.4 · 48% critics

DramaActionHistory

Set inside the glittering but corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, the series follows multiple characters across different levels of society. As sports, politics, and business collide, personal struggles and shifting power shape life in and around the arena.

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Streaming on Peacock.

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Details
Years
2024
Release date
2024-07-18
Network
Peacock
Language
English
Rated
TV-MA
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
48/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (326 votes)
About

If you like epic Ancient Rome dramas with gladiator action and political intrigue, you may enjoy Those About to Die like Rome or Spartacus, but Not for you if CGI-heavy spectacle, rough pacing, or sensationalized history distracts you.

Pros: immersive Roman atmosphere; strong ensemble performances; gripping power struggles | Cons: uneven pacing; CGI disappoints; some writing choices

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • ancient rome
  • period drama
  • peplum
  • spartacus
  • history

Cast & crew

Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

Season 110 episodes
  • S1E1Rise or Die56m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E2Trust None59m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E3Death's Door58m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E4Fool's Bet58m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E5Betrayal51m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E6Blood Relation56m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E7Death's Bed57m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E8All or Nothing54m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E9The Die Is Cast57m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock
  • S1E10Let the Games Begin59m
    Amazon Prime VideoPeacock