TV series

Augustus: The First Emperor

2003 · 1 season

A somber, talky historical drama that moves between past and present, rich in political intrigue and familial pain.

Overview: Old and ill, Augustus, the man who changed the fortunes and destiny of an empire by completing Julius Caesar's project, recounts the two most important phases of his life: his rise to power and his fight against the pressure of his family.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, family, betrayal, grief
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
family
betrayal
grief
politics
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild