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Alexander: The Making of a God

Wed, Jan 31, 2024
  • Documentary
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.

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  • Netflix↗
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Mido Hamada
    Mido Hamada
    as King Darius
  • Buck Braithwaite
    Buck Braithwaite
    as Alexander the Great
  • Agni Scott
    Agni Scott
    as Stateira
  • Souad Faress
    Souad Faress
    as Oracle
  • Dino Kelly
    Dino Kelly
    as Ptolemy
  • Kosha Engler
    Kosha Engler
    as Olympias
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    The Boy King
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 44m

    After a violent murder, a young Alexander ascends the throne of Macedonia and takes up arms against the mighty Persian Empire, ruled by Darius III.

  • E2
    Death or Victory
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 38m

    The tyrant inside Alexander starts to emerge as he leads his army to victory in western Persia, forcing Darius III to reassess his opponent.

  • E3
    Face to Face
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 39m

    Alexander defies the odds again and defeats Darius III at the Battle of Issus. He then falls back to set his sights on an unexpected target: Egypt.

  • E4
    The Golden Empire
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 38m

    Alexander finds new purpose in Egypt and embarks on a perilous journey to find an ancient oracle and learn his true identity.

  • E5
    The Living God
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 38m

    Alexander embraces his destiny as his army plunges into the heart of Persia. With peace off the table, a final showdown against Darius III is inevitable.

  • E6
    A World Still to Conquer
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2024 · 37m

    With the Persian Empire in his hands and Darius III at his feet, Alexander burns with renewed ambition as he seeks to conquer the entire world.