Roman Empire

Commodus: Reign of Blood

6 episodes 3 seasons

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Roman Empire Season 1 released on November 11, 2016.

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S01E01 Aired November 11, 2016

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.

S01E02 Aired November 11, 2016

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.

S01E03 Aired November 11, 2016

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.

S01E04 Aired November 11, 2016

Rome is Burning

Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

S01E05 Aired November 11, 2016

Fight for Glory

A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

S01E06 Aired November 11, 2016

14 Days Of Blood

Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.