TV series

Rome

Name: Rome
Released: 2005
Cast: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Polly Walker

2005–2007· 2 seasonsTV-MA★ 8.2Canceled

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Synopsis

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Themes

rome, italy roman empire ancient rome betrayal soldier rise to power historical drama somber 1st century antiquity political rival euphoric epic

Episodes

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E1 The Stolen EagleNext upAug 28, 2005 · 50 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Eager to return to Rome after eight long years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul, and news of a shattering personal loss at home. In Rome, Caesar's old friend Pompey is counselled by the Senate, who worry about Caesar's growing popularity. Two soldiers are enlisted to find the army's stolen gold standard. Atia is careful to play both sides of an escalating power struggle.
Guest stars: Lydia Leonard (Julia), Anna Patrick (Cornelia), Bob Mercer (Slave Trader), Ted Rusoff (Strabo)
E2 How Titus Pullo Brought Down the RepublicSep 4, 2005 · 48 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After being feted by a grateful Atia, Vorenus heads home to his family, for the first time in eight years, while Pullo heads for the brothels. Pompey drafts an ultimatum stripping the general of his power.
Guest stars: Ted Rusoff (Strabo), Jonathan Readwin (Crito), Ilaria Stivali (Peasant Woman)
E3 An Owl in a ThornbushSep 11, 2005 · 42 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon is forced to do Atia's dirty work and Vorenus cannot understand why no one is resisting while on a scouting mission.
Guest stars: Anna Patrick (Cornelia)
E4 Stealing From SaturnSep 18, 2005 · 52 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
As Pompey "maneuvers" outside the city, Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome. Atia throws a party to welcome Caesar home, while Vorenus throws one of his own to usher in his new life as a citizen businessman. Pullo's run of luck continues when he delivers Quintus Pompey to Caesar, who in turn returns Quintus to his father's camp, with an offer of truce he knows Pompey will never accept.
Guest stars: Roger Hammond (Chief Augur)
E5 The Ram Has Touched the WallSep 25, 2005 · 52 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorenus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of business setbacks leave him with little income to support his family. A jealous Atia concocts a clever scheme to separate Caesar from Servilia. Pullo is recruited to tutor Octavian in the art of soldiering, but ends up learning a lesson or two from the boy.
Guest stars: John Bennett (Elderly Priest), Parvez Qadir (Tanjit)
E6 EgeriaOct 2, 2005 · 56 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
When Caeser finds himself outnumbered by Pompey's legions, he asks Antony to join the fight. Marc Antony is having fun in his new political life while he ponders a counter-offer from Pompey. Atia urges Octavian to take another step toward manhood. Vorenus and Niobe try to bring passion back to their marriage.
Guest stars: Lynda Baron (Madame), Francesca Fowler (Egeria), Andrew Scarborough (Milo), Francesca Berrettini (Cynthia)
E7 PharsalusOct 9, 2005 · 56 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Pompey attacks an outnumbered Caesar. Vorenus and Pullo are stranded at sea. Atia continues to seek out Servilla's friendship in order to ensure her protection, while Octavia and Servilla's bond grows.
Guest stars: Vincenzo Nicoli (Lysandros), Anna Patrick (Cornelia)
E8 CaesarionOct 16, 2005 · 53 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Having pursued Pompey into Egypt, Caesar arrives in Alexandria and meets the boy king Ptolemy XIII, who offers the general a surprise gift. Vorenus and Pullo play liberators again, freeing Ptolemy's incarcerated sister, Cleopatra. Caesar seeks payment from Egypt for past debts, and ends up forging a strategic union to ensure his legacy.
Guest stars: Lyndsey Marshal (Cleopatra), Scott Chisholm (King Ptolemy XIII), Liliana Mele (Cleopatra's Assistant)
E9 UticaOct 30, 2005 · 54 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
With Scipio and Cato defeated, Caesar returns home to a hero's welcome. Vorenus and Pullo's showdown with local thug Erastes gets an unexpected reprieve from Caesar. Servilia's plan to use Octavia to unearth a secret about Caesar backfires.
Guest stars: Roger Hammond (Chief Augur), Lorcan Cranitch (Erastes Fulmen)
E10 TriumphNov 6, 2005 · 53 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Unanimously proclaimed Dictator by the Senate, Caesar pronounces the war over, and prepares for five days of feasting and games honoring his "triumph." No longer an enlisted soldier, Pullo eyes a pastoral future with Eirene, while Vorenus runs for municipal magistrate, with Posca's help. Meanwhile, Octavian retrieves Octavia from her self-imposed exile. And Servilia invites a revenge-minded Quintus Pompey into her home, to Brutus' dismay.
Guest stars: Lorcan Cranitch (Erastes Fulmen), Hugh Sachs (Clerk), Guy Henry (Cassius), Abhin Galeya (Oedipus)
E11 The SpoilsNov 13, 2005 · 49 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Vorenus sees to it that veteran soldiers receives severance on behalf of Caesar, and is then invited along with Niobe to one of Atia's parties.
Guest stars: Lorcan Cranitch (Erastes Fulmen), Michael Nardone (Mascius), Guy Henry (Cassius), Haydn Gwynne (Calpurnia)
E12 Kalends of FebruaryNov 20, 2005 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Pullo and Vorenus are now heroes in the eyes of the Roman rank and file because of their arena feats. This causes Caesar to bestow rewards to those he might normally punish.
Guest stars: Haydn Gwynne (Calpurnia)