The BEST episodes of Roman Empire season 1

Every episode of Roman Empire season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Roman Empire season 1!

This stylish mix of documentary and lavish historical epic chronicles the turbulent, violent reigns of Commodus, Julius Caesar and Caligula.

Last Updated: 3/13/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.45

222 votes

#1 - 14 Days Of Blood

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2016

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.

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7.34

303 votes

#2 - Enemy of the Senate

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2016

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

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7.31

369 votes

#3 - The Making of an Emperor

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2016

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

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7.29

238 votes

#4 - Fight for Glory

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2016

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.

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7.26

234 votes

#5 - Rome is Burning

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2016

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.

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7.13

535 votes

#6 - Born in the Purple

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2016

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

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