Series synopsis
Those About to Die is an American drama television series that premiered on Peacock on July 18, 2024. It ended on July 18, 2024. It was created by Robert Rodat. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari and Iwan Rheon.
Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.
Premise
Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.
Premise: Rise or die.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian
- Tom Hughes as Titus Flavianus
- Jojo Macari as Domitian
- Iwan Rheon as Tenax
- Gabriella Pession as Antonia
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Marsus
- Lara Wolf as Berenice
- Sara Martins as Cala
Supporting cast
- Kyshan Wilson as Aura
- Alicia Ann Edogamhe as Jula
- Moe Hashim as Kwame
- Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus
- Emilio Sakraya as Xenon
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Viggo
- Eneko Sagardoy as Andria
- Pepe Barroso as Fonsoa
- David Wurawa as Gavros
- Romana Maggiora Vergano as Selena
- Angeliqa Devi as Caltonia
- Liraz Charhi as Berenice
Guest cast
- Vivienne Fareta as Nude Girl #1
- Alessandra Cramarossa as Nude Girl #2
- Fabiola Morabito as Nude Girl #3
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 18, 2024 | July 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rise or Die Ancient Rome's elite plot against the rioting citizens; a cunning Plebeian schemes to change his fate; Spanish brothers arrive to sell horses for the Roman Games; three African siblings are forcibly taken to Rome, followed by their vengeful mother. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
Trust None Tenax and Domitian form a racing faction and recruit Scorpus; Antonia and Marsus undermine their efforts while Cala offers to help Tenax to protect her daughters; Emperor Vespasian ponders on his successor. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Death's Door Kwame and Viggo bond over their ill-fated futures; the Gold Faction puts on a lavish display at the inaugural chariot races; Queen Berenice tries to convince Titus of his brother's treacherous plans to claim the throne; Vespasian chooses his heir. |
July 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 18, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |