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jacksondoug3 · 10-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Has anyone here seen the tv show Rome from HBO?

I have to say its the best tv show I have ever watched. The sets and costumes are accurate depictions of ancient Rome down to the last detail. The acting is top notch. HBO spent $10 million per episode (the main reason the show was cancelled after 2 seasons).

The show starts with the Roman Civil Wars between Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. It ends with the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra by Octavian Caesar.

I'm just surprised at how few of my friends have seen this show.

Edit: Just heard that Starz is starting a new show called Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Soooo f*ing excited!!

Canadian Brotha · 10-05-2009, 04:40 PM

It's a great series indeed, I've watched it several times

Syrena · 10-05-2009, 08:59 PM

I watched the first season and loved it. I have the second season, just haven't got to it yet..

I would love more big budget historical-based series. I also enjoy historical fiction books.

jacksondoug3 · 10-06-2009, 03:40 PM

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I would love more big budget historical-based series.

Me too. HBO has produced some other high quality historical shows like Deadwood and Carnivale. Also The Tudors on Showtime and Mad Men on AMC are good. Just wish there were more :/

Syrena · 10-06-2009, 08:59 PM

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Me too. HBO has produced some other high quality historical shows like Deadwood and Carnivale. Also The Tudors on Showtime and Mad Men on AMC are good. Just wish there were more :/

I tried to get into Deadwood, but it just didn't interest me. I'm not big into the western genre unless there is a lot of focus on Native Americans. Which reminds me, best book I read a couple years ago was People of the Whistling Waters by Mardi Oakley Medawar. A great example of what I prefer in that historical period.

I have the first season of Carnivale. It seems like my sort of thing, but the lack of a real ending (from what I hear) puts me off a little, sadly.

I agree completely on Mad Men. I love it, though I'm glad I didn't live in that time period!

I have the first 2 seasons of The Tudors in my to-watch pile as I don't have any premium channels. I hear it's good, but very soap operaish, is this so? Doesn't bother me any, historical romance is one of the few sorts of romance I don't mind reading. Though, not all of it, a little tired of some time periods.

You like historical movies too? I saw The Emperor And The Assassin not too long ago, I found it to be a rather intriguing epic about the man who would end up unifying the kingdoms of China in the 3rd century BC.

jacksondoug3 · 10-07-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Syrena

I have the first 2 seasons of The Tudors in my to-watch pile as I don't have any premium channels. I hear it's good, but very soap operaish, is this so?

Yes, it is very 'soapy' lol. But for me personally the great sets and costumes really makes it rise above the soap opera genre.

I'm really big into the Greek/Romans movie wise, which fortunately there are a lot of movies on them. Love Gladiator, Ben Hur, 300 is one of my all time faves. I'll have to check out the emperor and the assassin. Did you see the edit I put up about Spartacus? Holy sh*t that looks good.

bezoomny · 10-07-2009, 04:22 PM

I was really fond of the first season and all the drama surrounding Atia, Brutus' mother, Julius and young Octavian. The second season focused way too much on Vorenus basically going bat**** insane.

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jacksondoug3 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 53	HBO's Rome Has anyone here seen the tv show Rome from HBO? I have to say its the best tv show I have ever watched. The sets and costumes are accurate depictions of ancient Rome down to the last detail. The acting is top notch. HBO spent $10 million per episode (the main reason the show was cancelled after 2 seasons). The show starts with the Roman Civil Wars between Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. It ends with the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra by Octavian Caesar. I'm just surprised at how few of my friends have seen this show. Edit: Just heard that Starz is starting a new show called Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Soooo f*ing excited!!

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Syrena Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 265	I watched the first season and loved it. I have the second season, just haven't got to it yet.. I would love more big budget historical-based series. I also enjoy historical fiction books.