Series synopsis
Roman Empire is an American drama documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on November 11, 2016. It ended on April 5, 2019. It stars Aaron Irvin, Genevieve Aitken, Sean Bean and Aaron Jakubenko.
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Premise
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aaron Irvin as Himself
- Genevieve Aitken as Marcia
- Sean Bean as Narrateur
- Aaron Jakubenko as Commodus
- Edwin Wright as Cassius Dio
- Jared Turner as Cleander
- Tai Berdinner-Blades as Lucilla
- Calum Gittins as Saoterus
Supporting cast
- John Bach as Marcus Aurelius
- Mike Edward as Narcissus
- Carl Bland as Avidius Cassius
- Lisa Chappell as Faustina
- Jessica Green as Cléopâtre
Guest cast
- James Gordon as Lucius Afranius
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 11, 2016 | November 11, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 5 | July 27, 2018 | July 27, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 4 | April 5, 2019 | April 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Born in the Purple Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome. |
November 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Making of an Emperor The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him. |
November 11, 2016 |
| 3 |
Enemy of the Senate Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla. |
November 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Triumvirate After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement. |
July 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Great Conqueror Caesar'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. |
July 27, 2018 |
| 3 |
Crossing the Rubicon Caesar'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 |
July 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rightful Heir After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius. |
April 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
A New Hope The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind. |
April 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
In Search of an Heir Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters. |
April 5, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 5, 2019 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | ended |