: Centers on two soldiers of the 13th Legion, Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) and Titus Pullo (Ray Stevenson). While these characters are based on real soldiers mentioned in Caesar's writings, their personal stories in the show are largely fictionalized to serve as a lens through which the audience experiences major historical events. Key Plot Arcs
The season is celebrated for its unique storytelling structure, which juxtaposes the high-stakes political maneuvering of the elite with the gritty, everyday lives of the common people.
: 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
The first season of the HBO series is a sprawling 12-episode epic that chronicles the turbulent transition of Rome from a republic to an autocratic empire. Premiering in 2005, it focuses on the rise of Julius Caesar (Ciarán Hinds) following his conquest of Gaul in 52 BC and culminates with his assassination on the Ides of March in 44 BC. Dual Narrative Perspective
: 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. : Centers on two soldiers of the 13th
The Epix dramatic series 'Pennyworth' has added Polly Walker (The Mentalist, Rome) to its season one cast in a recurring role. Polly Walker
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 : After defeating Pompey, Caesar pursues him to
: 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).