Roman Empire Season 2
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Episodes
E1After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.
E2Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tatics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.
E3Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey
E4After chasing Pompey to Alexandria, Caesar is victorious I the war, them swiftly makes a powerful ally and lover in Egypt's ruler, Cleopatra.
E5His reforms win public adoration, but Caesar's imperial ambitions antagonize the Senate and I'll health undermines his authority, sparking a conspiracy.