Roman Empire 2016
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 11, 2016
- Last Aired
- April 5, 2019
- Format
- 3 seasons · 15 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~12 hours (48 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E2 "The Great Conqueror" (★ 7.7/10)
- Network
- Netflix
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, The Great Courses Amazon Channel
What is Roman Empire?
Roman Empire is a television series that blends documentary and historical epic styles. It chronicles the reign of a specific Roman emperor, whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 15
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 11, 2016
- Last aired
- Apr 5, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 123 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 15 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~48 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
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Overview
Roman Empire is a television series that blends documentary and historical epic styles. It chronicles the reign of a specific Roman emperor, whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall. The series features a mix of drama and documentary elements. It is classified as a TV-14 drama and documentary series. The series received a user score and a 70% evaluation from a certain number of people.
Should you watch it?
“A stylish blend of documentary and epic drama follows Emperor Commodus’s turbulent reign.”
- Visually striking reenactments
- Combines scholarly narration with cinematic storytelling
- Explores a pivotal turning point in Roman history
- Occasional dramatization may blur fact and fiction
- Pacing can be uneven
Watch it if you enjoy immersive historical dramas that mix factual narration with cinematic flair.
The series contains mature themes and violent depictions appropriate for a TV-14 audience.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Born in the Purple Mytharc Nov 11, 2016
- E2 The Making of an Emperor Core Nov 11, 2016
- E3 Enemy of the Senate Core Nov 11, 2016
- E4 Rome is Burning Core Nov 11, 2016
- E5 Fight for Glory Mytharc Nov 11, 2016
- E6 14 Days Of Blood Mytharc Nov 11, 2016
Season 2 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Triumvirate Mytharc Jul 27, 2018
- E2 The Great Conqueror Core Jul 27, 2018
- E3 Crossing the Rubicon Mytharc Jul 27, 2018
- E4 Queen of the Nile Core Jul 27, 2018
- E5 The Ides of March Mytharc Jul 27, 2018
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Rightful Heir Mytharc Apr 5, 2019
- E2 A New Hope Core Apr 5, 2019
- E3 In Search of an Heir Core Apr 5, 2019
- E4 Descent into Madness Mytharc Apr 5, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What historical period does the series focus on?
It centers on the reign of Emperor Commodus, marking the early decline of ancient Rome.
Who is the central figure of the show?
The series follows Emperor Commodus, whose rule is portrayed as the beginning of Rome's fall.
What style does the series employ?
It mixes documentary narration with dramatized reenactments, creating a stylized historical epic.
How many seasons does the series have?
The show spans three seasons released between 2016 and 2019.
How has the series been received by audiences?
It has earned moderate audience ratings, around 70% in some reviews.
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