'ROMAN EMPIRE' EPIC SERIES
WITH AARON JAKUBENKO AND SEAN BEAN AS NARRATOR
Now here's something new that you can watch as of today over at Netflix! November 11th marks the beginning of season one for ROMAN EMPIRE: REIGN OF BLOOD a stylish mix of documentary and historical epic that chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall. The series features Sean Bean, who's no stranger to epic adventure but here he is only a narrator, that hunky elven prince Aaron Jakubenko from MTV's godawful epic
series Shannara here upgraded as the emperor himself, Jared Turner and Edwin Wright!
REIGN OF BLOOD!
In the first, opening episode of the six hour series, that airs today, titled Born in Purple, fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while
rumour and intrigues brew back in Rome. The Germanic tribes strike as
Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor
Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him. The death of 
Marcus Aurelius brings a century of Roman triumphs and victories to an
end, transferring power to his spoiled, unprepared son Commodus. He
rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his 
ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing,
allowing others to amass power while he engages in an affair and
banishes his wife. Later on a disastrous grain shortage leaves
Commodus
isolated, inspiring him to train as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's
bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final
betrayal.
In the first, opening episode of the six hour series, that airs today, titled Born in Purple, fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while
rumour and intrigues brew back in Rome. The Germanic tribes strike as
Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor
Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him. The death of 
Marcus Aurelius brings a century of Roman triumphs and victories to an
end, transferring power to his spoiled, unprepared son Commodus. He
rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his 
ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing,
allowing others to amass power while he engages in an affair and
banishes his wife. Later on a disastrous grain shortage leaves
Commodus
isolated, inspiring him to train as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's
bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final
betrayal.
Could be nice, coulb be very nice! Anyway an interested, troubled and bloody period...Cheers Dezmond!
ReplyDeletehope you can catch it on Netflix France, Phillie!
DeleteCommodus was a bit of a tit!
ReplyDeleteor a bit more than a bit :)
DeleteI think I like the Roman Era most. Who doesn't love a sexy mean wearing a toga? ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't see any hands popping up which means we all agree! Even when Roman hunks are speaking with Australian accent :)
DeleteSounds interesting!
ReplyDeletecould be fun if you like documentaries!
Deletebring me more of these! Always love such an epic adventure..
ReplyDeletethis whole weekend will be epic at Hollywood Spy
DeleteI don't have Netflix. What does that say about me, Dezzzmeister?
ReplyDeletethat you're like me?
DeleteThat's just great.
Deleteyou don't say!
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