Episode guide
Roman Empire: Commodus: Reign of Blood
6 episodes · first aired Nov 11, 2016
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- 1 Born in the Purple Nov 11, 2016 · 49m Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.
- 2 The Making of an Emperor Nov 11, 2016 · 44m The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.
- 3 Enemy of the Senate Nov 11, 2016 · 49m Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.
- 4 Rome is Burning Nov 11, 2016 · 45m 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.
- 5 Fight for Glory Nov 11, 2016 · 49m A 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 14 Days Of Blood Nov 11, 2016 · 45m Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.