Roman Empire S01E04 · Rome is Burning

Overview

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.

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1. 1 1. Born in the Purple2016-11-11 · 49mFighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.
2. 2 2. The Making of an Emperor2016-11-11 · 44mThe Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
3. 3 3. Enemy of the Senate2016-11-11 · 49mCommodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
4. 4 4. Rome is Burning2016-11-11 · 45mCommodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.
5. 5 5. Fight for Glory2016-11-11 · 49mA disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.
6. 6 6. 14 Days Of Blood2016-11-11 · 45mLavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.