Roman Empire
2016 · TV Series · TV-14 · 48 min · ★ 6.9
This stylish docu-drama mixes documentary storytelling with historical reenactments to follow the reign of Commodus and the era that signaled Rome’s decline. It focuses on political power, conflict, and the rise of scandal around the imperial court.
Also known as Roman Empire Reign of Blood
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Watch free on Hoopla — also streaming on Netflix and The Great Courses Signature Collection.
11 hours to watch · 15 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2016–2019
- Release date
- 2016-11-11
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 48 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (123 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Roman Empire if you want an immersive, reenactment-heavy history series that balances lessons with drama, but Not for you if historical accuracy matters most or if the docu-drama interview format feels distracting, like Barbarians Rising or Ancient Apocalypse.
Pros: entertaining history blend; strong costumes; well-acted drama | Cons: historical inaccuracies; nudity/sex concerns; annoying interview format
Themes
- rome, italy
- roman empire
- roman
- ancient rome
- historical event
- imperial
Cast & crew
- GA
Genevieve Aitken
as Marcia
- AI
Aaron Irvin
as Himself
Sean Bean
as Narrateur
- AJ
Aaron Jakubenko
as Commodus
- EW
Edwin Wright
as Cassius Dio
- JT
Jared Turner
as Cleander
- TB
Tai Berdinner-Blades
as Lucilla
Calum Gittins
as Saoterus
John Bach
as Marcus Aurelius
- ME
Mike Edward
as Narcissus
Directed by Richard Lopez
Episodes3 seasons · 15 episodes
Season 16 episodes
- S1E1Born in the Purple49mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
- S1E2The Making of an Emperor44mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
- S1E3Enemy of the Senate49mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
- S1E4Rome is Burning45mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
- S1E5Fight for Glory49mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
- S1E614 Days Of Blood45mAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+Netflix
Season 25 episodes
- S2E1The Triumvirate43mNetflix
- S2E2The Great Conqueror45mNetflix
- S2E3Crossing the Rubicon43mNetflix
- S2E4Queen of the Nile45mNetflix
- S2E5The Ides of March42mNetflix
Season 34 episodes
- S3E1The Rightful Heir44mNetflix
- S3E2A New Hope40mNetflix
- S3E3In Search of an Heir38mNetflix
- S3E4Descent into Madness40mNetflix