Rome - Season 1 [2025]

: The show was an ambitious and costly co-production between HBO and the BBC, filmed on elaborate sets at Cinecittà Studios in Italy. It is praised for its "lived-in" feel, depicting Rome as a vibrant, squalid, and colorful city rather than the pristine marble version often seen in Hollywood.

The Epix dramatic series 'Pennyworth' has added Polly Walker (The Mentalist, Rome) to its season one cast in a recurring role. Polly Walker

: After defeating Pompey, Caesar pursues him to Egypt, where he encounters Cleopatra (Lyndsey Marshal) and intervenes in her struggle for the throne. Rome - Season 1

: Vorenus faces a difficult homecoming as he discovers his wife Niobe (Indira Varma) has a secret child, while Pullo navigates the underworld of Rome. Production and Reception

: Returning to Rome as a hero, Caesar is named "Dictator for Life," leading to increasing tension and the eventual conspiracy led by Brutus (Tobias Menzies) and Cassius (Guy Henry). : The show was an ambitious and costly

: The season begins with Caesar's victory in Gaul and his subsequent decision to cross the Rubicon, sparking a civil war against Pompey and the traditionalist faction of the Senate.

: While the show condenses approximately 20 years of history into two seasons, it is noted for its accurate portrayal of Roman culture, including religion, slavery, and social dynamics, even while taking creative liberties with specific historical timelines and character relationships. Polly Walker : After defeating Pompey, Caesar pursues

The first season of the HBO miniseries Rome is about Caesar's rise and fall. He's portrayed by Ciarán Hinds. Ciarán Hinds Polly Walker