Commodus: Reign of Blood

6 episodes · Nov 11, 2016

Episode 1 · Nov 11, 2016 · 49m · ★ 6.9

Born in the Purple

Fighting an implacable enemy in Germany, Marcus Aurelius trains his decadent son Commodus to succeed him, while rumor and intrigues brew back in Rome.

Episode 2 · Nov 11, 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.2

The Making of an Emperor

The Germanic tribes strike as Marcus Aurelius succumbs to disease, leaving a skeptical Emperor Commodus to prosecute a war that doesn't interest him.

Episode 3 · Nov 11, 2016 · 49m · ★ 7.0

Enemy of the Senate

Commodus rises to power as Rome's new emperor, but not everyone supports his ascent. Among those conspiring against him: his older sister Lucilla.

Episode 4 · Nov 11, 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.3

Rome is Burning

Commodus defeats his sister's coup but withdraws from governing, allowing other to amass power while he engages in an affair and banishes his wife.

Episode 5 · Nov 11, 2016 · 49m · ★ 7.6

Fight for Glory

A disastrous grain shortage reaveals Cleander's treachery and leaves Commodus isolated, inspiring him to trains as a gladiator in a bid to unite Rome.

Episode 6 · Nov 11, 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.5

14 Days Of Blood

Lavish imperial games at the Colosseum are highlighted by the emperor's bloody victories, but his paranoid abuses of power lead to a final betrayal.