Rome (TV series)

Rome is a historical drama television series created by John Milius, William J.

Rome is a historical drama television series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. Set in the final years of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire, it follows the lives of two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, alongside major historical figures. The series originally aired on HBO in the United States and BBC Two in the United Kingdom, running for two seasons from 2005 to 2007.

Premise

The series dramatizes the political and military events of the late Roman Republic, focusing on the transition from republican governance to imperial rule. It intertwines the lives of fictional characters Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo with historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian, providing a ground-level perspective on the era's upheavals.

Production

Rome was created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller, and co-produced by HBO and the BBC. Production took place in Italy, including at Cinecittà Studios in Rome, as reported by the BBC.

Broadcast and format

The series aired over two seasons, comprising a total of 22 episodes. It originally premiered on HBO in the United States and on BBC Two in the United Kingdom. In Canada, the series aired on HBO through HBO-branded distribution.

Cast and characters

The main fictional protagonists are Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, two Roman soldiers whose personal stories are interwoven with the major historical events of the era. The series also features portrayals of historical figures including Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Octavian.