Colosseum

A grim, scholarly chronicle that makes ancient spectacle feel immediate and unsettling, mixing dramatic reenactment with sober historical narration.

Created by

Jim Greayer

Genres

Action & adventure, Drama, Documentary

Starring

Odimegwu Okoye, Archie Rowell, Carlotta De Gregori

Overview

This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, violence, survival, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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