2005 · 2 seasons · Historical, Drama, Action
Rome is HBO and BBC's lavish historical drama set during the fall of the Roman Republic, following two soldiers — Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo — as they witness the tumultuous rise and fall of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Famously cancelled after just 2 seasons due to its massive production cost, the show is still regarded as one of the most ambitious historical dramas ever produced.
Both seasons of Rome stream on Max and Peacock. All 22 episodes are available on both platforms.
Rome has 2 seasons and 22 episodes, running from 2005 to 2007. It was cancelled due to its enormous production budget despite critical acclaim.
Rome blends historical fact with fiction. Caesar, Antony, Cleopatra, Brutus, and Octavian were all real people, but Vorenus and Pullo (the central characters) are fictional composites loosely inspired by Caesar's accounts.
Rome had one of the most expensive production budgets in television history at the time. Despite high ratings and critical praise, HBO cancelled it after Season 2 citing unsustainable costs.
Both are set in ancient Rome and depict political intrigue and military conflict, but Rome is a long-form drama series while Gladiator is an action epic film.