Series synopsis
Colosseum is a British action & adventure drama documentary television series that premiered on History on July 17, 2022. It ended on September 4, 2022. It was created by Jim Greayer. It stars Odimegwu Okoye, Archie Rowell, Carlotta De Gregori and Tamsin.
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's ...
Premise
This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Odimegwu Okoye as Oxyntas
- Archie Rowell as Memmius
- Carlotta De Gregori as Mevia
- Tamsin as Mevia
- Soufiane El Khalidy as Centurion
- Vinny Moli as Carpophorus
- Said El Hamdi as Marcellus
- Nadia Benzakour as Mavia's Mother
Supporting cast
- Josh Taylor as Domitian
- Aron von Andrian as Domitian (Emperor of Rome)
- Michael Parr as Senator Olybruis
- Anthony Barclay as Ignatius
- Gavin Fowler as Burrhus
- Matthew Durkan as Cleander
- Teddy Robson as Commodus
- Michael Sheldon as Eudemus
- Brahim Ait Ben Azzouz as Ludus trainer
- Timothy Blore as Priscus
- James Oliver Wheatley as Verus
- Daniel de Bourg as Haterius Young
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 17, 2022 | September 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Gladiators In 80 AD Emperor Titus opens the Colosseum with 100 days of spectacular games, including one of the most famous gladiatorial matches in Rome's history. After forming a close bond in the harsh environment of their training school, two gladiators, the barbarian Priscus, and Rome's champion, Verus, must now fight to the death in front of 50,000 spectators. Their story has come down to us through the Roman poet, Martial. |
July 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Builder When master builder Haterius constructs the Colosseum from the ashes of Nero's Golden House, his work is far from over. New Emperor Domitian tasks him with adding in a complex network of underground tunnels: the hypogeum. Haterius will have to balance satisfying the insatiable demands of the all-powerful Emperor, with the extreme pressures of creating an ancient architectural marvel in time for Domitian's games. Failure could cost his life. |
July 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Beastmaster As the Roman Empire continues to expand, so does the diversity of exotic beasts brought back to entertain the Colosseum crowds. Over a million animals are slaughtered on the sands of the arena by trained beast masters, none more famous than Carpophorus. But when met with the unprecedented challenge to battle 20 wild creatures, can Carpophorus survive? |
July 31, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 4, 2022 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |