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All Episodes of Roman Empire

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
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Season 1

  • Born in the Purple
    6.8/10487 votes

    Born in the Purple

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2016

    Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Making of an Emperor
    7.0/10380 votes

    The Making of an Emperor

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2016

    The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Enemy of the Senate
    7.0/10346 votes

    Enemy of the Senate

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2016

    Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Rome is Burning
    7.0/10332 votes

    Rome is Burning

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2016

    Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Fight for Glory
    7.2/10306 votes

    Fight for Glory

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2016

    A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • 14 Days Of Blood
    7.3/10320 votes

    14 Days Of Blood

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2016

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown