Rome: Season 1
The first season of the television series Rome, which premiered in 2005, presents an account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans. The narrative begins in 52 B.C. as Gaius Julius Caesar concludes an eight-year war in Gaul. As Caesar prepares to return to Rome with his army, the city’s ruling patricians fear that his arrival will disrupt the existing status quo. Meanwhile, individuals such as Caesar’s
Season overview
The first season of the television series Rome, which premiered in 2005, presents an account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans. The narrative begins in 52 B.C. as Gaius Julius Caesar concludes an eight-year war in Gaul. As Caesar prepares to return to Rome with his army, the city’s ruling patricians fear that his arrival will disrupt the existing status quo. Meanwhile, individuals such as Caesar’s niece, Atia, and his paramour, Servilia, await his homecoming. As the legions advance toward the city, the allegiances of both soldiers and civilians are tested. These mounting tensions ultimately lead to a full-scale conflict that changes the course of history. The series is set in Rome, a city located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula within the Lazio region along the shores of the Tiber Valley. The program is classified as an action, adventure, and drama series.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Stolen Eagle
Aug 28, 2005 · 50 min
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 R
How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic
Sep 4, 2005 · 48 min
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 fami
An Owl in a Thornbush
Sep 11, 2005 · 42 min
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 unders
Stealing From Saturn
Sep 18, 2005 · 52 min
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 hi
The Ram Has Touched the Wall
Sep 25, 2005 · 52 min
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 bus
Egeria
Oct 2, 2005 · 56 min
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 fr
Pharsalus
Oct 9, 2005 · 56 min
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 S
Caesarion
Oct 16, 2005 · 53 min
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,
Utica
Oct 30, 2005 · 54 min
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 pla
Triumph
Nov 6, 2005 · 53 min
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 soldie
The Spoils
Nov 13, 2005 · 49 min
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.
Kalends of February
Nov 20, 2005 · 48 min
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.