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Rome

  • TV Series
  • 2005–20072005–2007
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 52m
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8.7/10
167K
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Rome (2005)
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A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
167K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
433
3
  • Creators
    • Bruno Heller
    • William J. MacDonald
    • John Milius
  • Stars
    • Kevin McKidd
    • Ray Stevenson
    • Polly Walker
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  • Creators
    • Bruno Heller
    • William J. MacDonald
    • John Milius
  • Stars
    • Kevin McKidd
    • Ray Stevenson
    • Polly Walker
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    • 294User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #73
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 19 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Polly Walker in Rome (2005)
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    Polly Walker in Rome (2005)
    Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson in Rome (2005)
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    Ray Stevenson in Rome (2005)
    Ray Stevenson in Rome (2005)
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    Kevin McKidd
    Kevin McKidd
    • Lucius Vorenusas Lucius Vorenus
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2007
    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Titus Pulloas Titus Pullo
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2007
    Polly Walker
    Polly Walker
    • Atia of the Juliias Atia of the Julii
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2007
    Kerry Condon
    Kerry Condon
    • Octavia of the Juliias Octavia of the Julii
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2007
    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Mark Antonyas Mark Antony
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2007
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Newsreaderas Newsreader
    20 episodes20 eps • 2005–2007
    Coral Amiga
    Coral Amiga
    • Vorena the Elderas Vorena the Elder
    19 episodes19 eps • 2005–2007
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Servilia of the Juniias Servilia of the Junii
    18 episodes18 eps • 2005–2007
    Lidia Biondi
    Lidia Biondi
    • Merulaas Merula
    18 episodes18 eps • 2005–2007
    Tobias Menzies
    Tobias Menzies
    • Marcus Junius Brutusas Marcus Junius Brutus
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2007
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • Poscaas Posca
    17 episodes17 eps • 2005–2007
    David Bamber
    David Bamber
    • Marcus Tullius Ciceroas Marcus Tullius Cicero
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2007
    Chiara Mastalli
    Chiara Mastalli
    • Eireneas Eirene
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2007
    Manfredi Aliquo
    Manfredi Aliquo
    • Castoras Castor
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2007
    Indira Varma
    Indira Varma
    • Niobeas Niobe
    14 episodes14 eps • 2005–2007
    Suzanne Bertish
    Suzanne Bertish
    • Elenias Eleni
    14 episodes14 eps • 2005–2007
    Max Pirkis
    Max Pirkis
    • Gaius Octavianas Gaius Octavian
    13 episodes13 eps • 2005–2007
    Lee Boardman
    Lee Boardman
    • Timonas Timon
    13 episodes13 eps • 2005–2007
    • Creators
      • Bruno Heller
      • William J. MacDonald
      • John Milius
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    Storyline

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    In this British historical drama, the turbulent transition from Roman republic to autocratic empire, which changed world history through civil war and wars of conquest, is sketched both from the aristocratic viewpoint of Julius Caesar, his family, his adopted successor Octavian Augustus, and their political allies and adversaries, and from the politically naive viewpoint of a few ordinary Romans, notably the soldiers Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo and their families. —KGF Vissers
    • female nudity
    • male frontal nudity
    • italy
    • uncircumcised penis
    • bad mother
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    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Before Spartacus: Blood Sand. Before Game of Thrones. There was Rome!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
      • War
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    • Trivia
      The show's five acres of outdoor "period" sets were the largest standing set in the world to date.
    • Goofs
      In the series, Octavian's mother, Atia, is alive in 31 BC. She died in 43 BC.
    • Quotes

      Mark Antony: I really think you should reconsider.

      Gaius Julius Caesar: Anyone else, certainly. But those 2 - they found my golden standard and survived a storm that killed an army. Now they come face to face with Pompay Magnus. They have powerful Gods on their side. And I will never kill a man with such powerful friends.

    • Alternate versions
      Because episode three is 37 minutes long, it was hard for BBC2 to schedule in the UK, and it was also felt that the short running time would make the episode feel curiously light. The first three episodes were therefore edited down into episodes one and two for the UK. This was mostly achieved by trimming within existing scenes; few scenes were actually lost. The final two episodes of the first series were also edited into a single double-length episode, possibly because it was around the Christmas period and was easier to fit into the holiday schedule than two regular-length slots.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 (2006)

    User reviews294

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    Excellent production
    After seeing the first episode, the show promises to be an excellent production showing the civilization and intrigue of the Rome of Julius Caesar. We can't place our own moral code on these characters. They had their own, and are shown living it. When your life depended upon position and knowledge, you did everything you could to put yourself in the best position possible. In an "about the show" program that I saw about "Rome", the actress who plays Atia says that she doesn't feel her character is evil. The character is doing what she has to in order to keep her position and stay alive in that time. Life was hard, and so one didn't have the luxury of being soft.

    To those who complain about the accents, so what? Why would someone from ancient Rome speak with an Italian accent? Language and dialect evolve over time. Who knows what an ancient Roman accent sounded like? They aren't Italians speaking in English, they are Romans speaking their own Latin dialect. Latin is not Italian. Just ask my old High School Latin teacher. We just happen to have the movie magic version of a Universal Translator, so we can understand them.

    The sets are perfect, showing a bustling city, full of activity. To those who complain about them, they have to remember that the ruins of ancient Rome that we see today have been scoured clean by the progression of time. The filmmakers felt that ancient Rome would have been more like Bombay, India, and I tend to agree with them.

    The series shows life as it was in those days. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops further.
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    FAQ5

    • Will there be a third season?
    • Why did Erastes Fulmen lie about the Vorenus children?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • HBO GO® [USA]
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mau Lua Thanh Rome
    • Filming locations
      • Boyana Film Studios, Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • HD Vision Studios
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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