Roman empire netflix reviews
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7/10
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6/10
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Unlike the previous series I reviewed (Chelmsford 123 and Plebs), this is a docudrama. Or rather, dramatised scenes in between documentary commentary by notable historians and classicists.
The series is produced by Netflix, and it’s nice to see them tackle real history: this isn’t Starz’ Spartacus, which was very entertaining with all the blood and boobs, but was so historically off the mark it was funny.
What to expect
The two series are independent of each other. Series 1 – “Reign of Blood” – deals with the life of Commodus, while series 2 – “Master of Rome” – deals with the life of Caesar.
Reign of Blood
The series is presented as dramatised scenes from Commodus’ life, interspersed by commentary from notable historians, classicists, and authors. While there is obviously dramatic license in the acted scenes (depicting events that often happened behind closed door), there is considerable attention to historical detail (though see note below).
The experts present a compelling portrait of a complex man, with the reasons, background, and motivations behind his actions. While it may not be as entertaining as Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (plagued by
Hollywood’s usual awesome-cinematography-desp
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A Historian's Rant about Netflix' 'Roman Empire'
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TheOneAboveUProfileBlogJoined February 2011
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How wrong I was.
The introduction alone was enough to enrage me. I started with Episode 1 of Season 3, which is about the reign of the emperor Gaius - more commonly known by his childhood nickname Caligula. Right away it began to perpetrate the whole 'CALIGULA IS KNOWN AS THE THE MAD EMPEROR' stereotype. Do you know why Caligula is known as the mad emperor? Because uncritical idiots like these writers continue to popularize this view of him that was transferred to us via hostile sources! Now, I could have forgiven them taking this angle, if only they had actually stuck to these sources. But no, Sir, oh no!
We start of with Caligula's childhood and his famous and popular father, Germanicus. Somehow Sean Bean has the knowledge that, and I quote, 'Germ