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zizou21
Profile Joined September 2006
United States3683 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-06 18:52:21
December 06 2007 18:50 GMT
#1
I'm astonished noone has established a thread about this show?

After several recommendations, I started watching this show. I'm almost done with season 2 after a few weeks. I just can't stop watching..

Overall, this show is just impeccable. historical accuracy and actors r absolute top notch. By far the greatest TV show I've ever seen. It's a shame HBO can't fund it anymore because noone watched it and it was the biggest budget for a TV show/series of all time

A++
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.dragoon
Profile Joined May 2007
United States749 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-06 19:17:19
December 06 2007 19:06 GMT
#2
Good show, I saw both seasons, ambitious and authentic, but it's far from being historically accurate. It's an artistic interpretation and pulls some sharp compromises with recorded history.

Biggest achievement is in the show's deviation from shining and sparkle-y HollyRome, which is awesome. Everyone looks smelly lol
If you can, then do. If I can, I will.
Pressure
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
7326 Posts
December 06 2007 19:11 GMT
#3
i downloaded the show during the Summer (pheer is a g) and I wathced the first 3 episodes
loved it but no time lately zzzz
Heggie
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United Kingdom167 Posts
December 06 2007 19:13 GMT
#4
I just finished series 1 (I love a good boxed set ). I found it a refreshing change from other serialized dramas like Heroes and Lost. It seemed to really benefit from being 'written' 2000 years in advance, rather that on the fly, which is how I find some such dramas seem. How does series 2 compare?

What are the main deviations from history dragoon? How significant are they?
DV8
Profile Joined December 2002
United States1623 Posts
December 06 2007 19:16 GMT
#5
I found the first series a little bland but still entertaining. It was the second season that did it for me. Absolutely loved the second.
.dragoon
Profile Joined May 2007
United States749 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-06 19:36:19
December 06 2007 19:29 GMT
#6
On December 07 2007 04:13 Heggie wrote:
What are the main deviations from history dragoon? How significant are they?

Too many to name, but rest assured the changes are made for the sake of an entertaining story.

For example, the character of Atia of the Julii is based historically on the wife of her son Octavian and later Augustus Caesar.

Study a wiki for more deviations.

If you can, then do. If I can, I will.
Physician *
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
United States4146 Posts
December 06 2007 19:30 GMT
#7
its owns, well worth watching. 2 thumbs up on my part ~
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JensOfSweden
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Cameroon1767 Posts
December 06 2007 19:38 GMT
#8
Very good show! I have also watched both seasons, like 6 months ago.

I think Atia of the Julii is fucking hot
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Drowsy
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
United States4876 Posts
December 06 2007 20:03 GMT
#9
I loved this show so much, finished it last year though. Gotta love how Lepodous(sp?) just kinda vanished when Antony and Octavian got into their conflict.
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KaasZerg
Profile Joined November 2005
Netherlands927 Posts
December 06 2007 20:28 GMT
#10
Hard to imagine this show didn't get a big audience. I downloaded all before it aired. The general audience has no sence of quality.
I loved the rude but cunning Antionius.
EarthServant
Profile Joined September 2006
United States106 Posts
December 06 2007 20:31 GMT
#11
The show didn't have a big following among people who payed for HBO. If you like an HBO show, first rule of thumb is:

Pay for HBO.

Second:

Watch the damn show when it comes on or on DVR (DVR results are recorded).

That's what my wife and I did. We were doing our part.
[GiTM]-Ace
Profile Joined September 2002
United States4935 Posts
December 06 2007 21:09 GMT
#12
http://teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=49027

but yea very good show
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Polis
Profile Joined January 2005
Poland1292 Posts
December 06 2007 21:25 GMT
#13
Best show ever, to b ad that they cancelled 3rd session.

As for good tv show that some of you may not hear of, Firefly is great.
zizou21
Profile Joined September 2006
United States3683 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-07 01:10:20
December 07 2007 01:08 GMT
#14
Let's not talk about Firefly please, for these 2 reasons:
1. This is a thread about Rome
2. Firefly is awful

Back on topic, what you guys think of season 2 compared to the first? I prefered the political parts.. I don't see where they are going with Lucius Vorenus and his kids? I mean honestly noone gives a fuck about those girls and that little boy? Or Titus Pullo and his love story with the slave? ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I want more of the senate, octavian, brutus, etc They should have introduced other great romans instead of shitty fictional ones

+ Show Spoiler +
and the death of cicero sucked. he was by far the best character xD died with a bang tho, well executed--very moving D:


Anyone else think Marcus Antonius is miscast?
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snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
July 23 2011 14:08 GMT
#15
After listening to the marathon five and a half hour Hardcore History episode on the fall of the Roman Republic, I decided to rewatch this show from beginning to end. I had watched it back when it first came out, but I was in high school then and did not know much of the history past the famous names. I only vaguely remembered it as a pretty good show; upon the rewatch I love it even more! This show was actually an amazing gem and truly one of the greatest series ever made. I was really struck by how well planned out all the storylines were, and I loved how all the characters' arcs intersected at various junctions.

Those were a fantastic 22 hours with old friends Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus, with the charismatic genius Julius Caesar and his cold, calculating and even cleverer heir, Octavian. I enjoyed the savage underhanded war between the she-wolf women, relished the shady politics, delighted in the gang wars and pitched battles, celebrated the triumphs along with the characters, and was absolutely captivated by the war room strategy discussions.

If you haven't watched this show before, and you are interested in the ancient period; in fact, if you enjoy any show of high calibre, with excellent writing, great acting and memorable characters, I cannot heartily enough recommend you watch Rome!
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-23 14:15:29
July 23 2011 14:14 GMT
#16
You're a brave man for bumping a four year old thread. And it was a ...

Good decision. Rome fucking rocked socks. That was a great show.
Thank you for the podcast link. I haven't heard Hardcore History but I'll check it out!

Edit: Wow it's been four years since 2007 herpty derpty.
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unkkz
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Norway2196 Posts
July 23 2011 15:17 GMT
#17
Amazing show, only rivaled in awesomeness by the First Band of Brothers and a game of thrones. Even the Wire i feel has nothing on Rome but that is a personal opinion. If i could get one american TV channel over here in Norway it would def be HBO.
Shalaiyn
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands2735 Posts
July 24 2011 01:10 GMT
#18
Too bad they went from 5 seasons to 2 and the second half of the second season was more rushed than recent Activision games...

Still amazing show, really a bummer it went like that for the show.
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
July 24 2011 01:45 GMT
#19
Kind of ironic seeing this thread as I just bought the Season 1 DVD. I wish Bruno Heller would do another series but this time in Egypt perhaps during the New Kingdom plenty of drama and storyline could be covered.

But I figure he is busy working on the Rome film =/
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510Sushi
Profile Joined October 2008
Azerbaijan331 Posts
July 24 2011 02:00 GMT
#20
this show is amazing
nuff said
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Rokusha
Profile Joined January 2011
United States207 Posts
July 24 2011 02:40 GMT
#21
Amazing indeed. My favorite character was Mark Anthony. The actor did a fantastic job. You hate him in the beginning but towards the end you love him. I can't wait for the movie!
Aelfric
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Turkey1496 Posts
March 14 2012 18:00 GMT
#22
On July 24 2011 11:40 Rokusha wrote:
Amazing indeed. My favorite character was Mark Anthony. The actor did a fantastic job. You hate him in the beginning but towards the end you love him. I can't wait for the movie!

What movie? Any details?
I just finished rewatching this series and it has really unique style. I really like it.

The actors are amazing imo..
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Mor1anz
Profile Joined December 2011
50 Posts
March 14 2012 19:51 GMT
#23
Really enjoyed the series quite a while back when it first came out.

Might be the reason i like fantasy series with a history setting so much nowadays, really enjoying GoT and even spartacus now. Not that Rome is a fantasy but still

NotSorry
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States6722 Posts
March 14 2012 19:58 GMT
#24
damn, got my hopes up for a new season announcement when I saw this thread
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-05-24 15:06:36
May 24 2023 15:04 GMT
#25
Huge bump.... but Ray Stevenson has died age 58

https://www.thewrap.com/ray-stevenson-dies-punisher-rrr-rome/

Ray Stevenson, a towering and imposing character actor best known for starring roles in “Punisher: War Zone” and the “Rome” television show, has died at the age of 58. While his passing has been confirmed by his publicists, the cause of death is currently undisclosed.


RIP Titus Pullo. Gods he was great.

"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17237 Posts
May 24 2023 15:50 GMT
#26
He will be missed

I loved him as Titus Pullo in Rome and Blackbeard in Black Sails. His Punisher was pretty good too.
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