The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2026 · History · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire have?
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire has 1 season and 2 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 27, 2026 to May 28, 2026.
Is The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?
It takes 2h 48m (168 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 2 days. Yes! At 2.8 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 1.4 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire is available for streaming on Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, History. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire?
The primary ensemble cast includes Campbell Scott as Narrator (age 65), Bettany Hughes as Self (age 59), Josh Taylor as Domitian / Domition (age 37), Simon Thorp as Marcus Licinius Crassus / Marcus Aurelius.
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Scott | Narrator | 65 |
| Bettany Hughes | Self | 59 |
| Josh Taylor | Domitian / Domition | 37 |
| Simon Thorp | Marcus Licinius Crassus / Marcus Aurelius | – |
| Darius Arya | Self | 55 |
| Simon Sebag-Montefiore | Self | 61 |
| Robert R. Cargill | Self | – |
| Alexander Mariotti | Self | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on November 13, 2026.