The first season of the HBO series is a sprawling 12-episode epic that chronicles the turbulent transition of Rome from a republic to an autocratic empire. Premiering in 2005, it focuses on the rise of Julius Caesar (Ciarán Hinds) following his conquest of Gaul in 52 BC and culminates with his assassination on the Ides of March in 44 BC. Dual Narrative Perspective
: Returning to Rome as a hero, Caesar is named "Dictator for Life," leading to increasing tension and the eventual conspiracy led by Brutus (Tobias Menzies) and Cassius (Guy Henry).
: Vorenus faces a difficult homecoming as he discovers his wife Niobe (Indira Varma) has a secret child, while Pullo navigates the underworld of Rome. Production and Reception Rome - Season 1
Watch this detailed breakdown of the historical context and character arcs in Rome's first season: History Buffs: Rome Season One History Buffs YouTube• Aug 18, 2017 Season One | HBO Rome Wiki | Fandom
Buy & Watch Rome: Season 1 | Fandango at Home (Vudu) Episodes (13) HBO presents Season One of this epic series about generals and soldiers, masters and slaves and husbands and wives-- Ciarán Hinds The first season of the HBO series is
The Epix dramatic series 'Pennyworth' has added Polly Walker (The Mentalist, Rome) to its season one cast in a recurring role. Polly Walker
: Follows historical figures like Mark Antony (James Purefoy), the manipulative Atia of the Julii (Polly Walker), and Caesar's rival Pompey Magnus (Kenneth Cranham). : Vorenus faces a difficult homecoming as he
: The show was an ambitious and costly co-production between HBO and the BBC, filmed on elaborate sets at Cinecittà Studios in Italy. It is praised for its "lived-in" feel, depicting Rome as a vibrant, squalid, and colorful city rather than the pristine marble version often seen in Hollywood.