Is Rome (HBO) any good??

reckless · 15-06-2012, 8:52 PM

Pullo is a brilliant character. Great show.

Razor · 20-06-2012, 9:09 PM

I have now finished watching both seasons and I have to say Rome is an awesome show and one I will one day watch again. 10/10

mrapbp · 20-06-2012, 10:30 PM

I have seen it twice now and it was even better the second time!! And your right I think 10/10 is a fair score!!

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I have now finished watching both seasons and I have to say Rome is an awesome show and one I will one day watch again. 10/10

Razor · 20-06-2012, 10:52 PM

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I have seen it twice now and it was even better the second time!! And your right I think 10/10 is a fair score!!

Such a shame there isn't any more seasons to follow.

Rasczak · 21-06-2012, 7:15 AM

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Such a shame there isn't any more seasons to follow.

The new I, Claudius remake will start exactly where Rome ended.

mrapbp · 21-06-2012, 7:33 AM

Yea but without the boys

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The new I, Claudius remake will start exactly where Rome ended.

QuestShield · 21-06-2012, 8:34 AM

The old I, Claudius starts where Rome ended! Have to say I love both. Can't imagine a better Caligula than John Hurt. Staying on topic Rome is one of my favourite TV shows of all time.

mrapbp · 21-06-2012, 9:20 AM

I started I Claudius a few weeks ago but didnt get past the first episode, really poor production values and has not aged well.

Worth sticking with?

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The old I, Claudius starts where Rome ended! Have to say I love both. Can't imagine a better Caligula than John Hurt. Staying on topic Rome is one of my favourite TV shows of all time.

QuestShield · 21-06-2012, 9:32 AM

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I started I Claudius a few weeks ago but didnt get past the first episode, really poor production values and has not aged well.

Worth sticking with?

YES!!! I thought the same, very theatrical production values, but I persisted. My wife loved it as much as me and we have since watched it a few times. Some amazing acting and quite racy/gory at times. Definitely watch it.

mrapbp · 21-06-2012, 9:35 AM

I will stick with it then, love the era and there isnt that much around.

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YES!!! I thought the same, very theatrical production values, but I persisted. My wife loved it as much as me and we have since watched it a few times. Some amazing acting and quite racy/gory at times. Definitely watch it.

kBm · 21-06-2012, 9:37 AM

Another Rome fan here. If you want more historical accuracy 'BBC Ancient Rome The Rise and Fall of a Empire' is worth a watch. Historian Mary Beard was on hand as part of the series. It's part narrated part dramatised series with some battles thrown in. Shame its not on BluRay. Short too at just six episodes covering the main events/ people of the Empire.

KhalJimbo · 19-07-2012, 12:41 PM

Absolutely loving this show at the moment! Got 2 episodes left then its all over, but one I'll definately put onto my iPad to watch again on the commute in due time. I don't see what everyone is going on about the historical accuracy for though.

To me the main plot follows quite accurately to historic records, obviously the side stories are fictional but the rest of it is quite accurate, at least based on what I've read so far.

One thing I don't agree on though is the changes of Octavious' character, I thought the first Octavious was by far the better actor.

Rasczak · 19-07-2012, 11:54 PM

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Absolutely loving this show at the moment! Got 2 episodes left then its all over, but one I'll definately put onto my iPad to watch again on the commute in due time. I don't see what everyone is going on about the historical accuracy for though.

Have you read the link I posted earlier? Rome is a fantastic series - excellent TV drama - but just because it uses names and concepts from the era doesn't mean it is accurate.

KhalJimbo · 20-07-2012, 8:35 AM

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Have you read the link I posted earlier? Rome is a fantastic series - excellent TV drama - but just because it uses names and concepts from the era doesn't mean it is accurate.

Sorry don't think I was quite clear enough on what I meant. I certainly agree that this is not a historical documentary but the general sorry line was pretty accurate I think.

The crossing of the Rubicon, the Ides of march, Octavians adoption, Brutus` betrayal etc etc

I can see what people say about it not being 100% accurate but this was a prime time drama sites based on the events of the time and in that way I feel it was done well.

Rasczak · 20-07-2012, 8:04 PM

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Sorry don't think I was quite clear enough on what I meant. I certainly agree that this is not a historical documentary but the general sorry line was pretty accurate I think.

The crossing of the Rubicon, the Ides of march, Octavians adoption, Brutus` betrayal etc etc

I can see what people say about it not being 100% accurate but this was a prime time drama sites based on the events of the time and in that way I feel it was done well.

The examples you cite though are all just events that Rome latches onto whilst quite happily altering context and content to suit the storyline. Doctor Who does exactly the same.

SimonH · 21-07-2012, 6:22 PM

Loved Rome, was excellent escapism.

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QuestShield Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dublin Thanks: Gave 13, Got 121 Posts: 1,270	The old I, Claudius starts where Rome ended! Have to say I love both. Can't imagine a better Caligula than John Hurt. Staying on topic Rome is one of my favourite TV shows of all time.
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kBm Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North West Thanks: Gave 568, Got 923 Posts: 6,758	Another Rome fan here. If you want more historical accuracy 'BBC Ancient Rome The Rise and Fall of a Empire' is worth a watch. Historian Mary Beard was on hand as part of the series. It's part narrated part dramatised series with some battles thrown in. Shame its not on BluRay. Short too at just six episodes covering the main events/ people of the Empire.
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KhalJimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vaes Dothrak Thanks: Gave 1,138, Got 683 Posts: 7,060	Absolutely loving this show at the moment! Got 2 episodes left then its all over, but one I'll definately put onto my iPad to watch again on the commute in due time. I don't see what everyone is going on about the historical accuracy for though. To me the main plot follows quite accurately to historic records, obviously the side stories are fictional but the rest of it is quite accurate, at least based on what I've read so far. One thing I don't agree on though is the changes of Octavious' character, I thought the first Octavious was by far the better actor.
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SimonH Conspicuous Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Thanks: Gave 1,595, Got 1,117 Posts: 8,365	Loved Rome, was excellent escapism.
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