Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.
Historical drama series chronicling the reigns of the Roman emperors.
Livia, wife of Emperor Augustus plots against his daughter Julia.
Tiberius is recalled to Rome and is joint heir with Postumus.
The Imperial Army on the Rhine has been wiped out and Tiberius sent to avenge the defeat.
The situation in the East now threatens Tiberius's position as emperor.
Germanicus has been murdered in Antioch and Agrippina is convinced Tiberius ordered it.
With Tiberius retired to Capri, Sejanus plans to tighten his grip on Rome.
Caligula insanely proclaims himself a god and his sister a goddess.
As Caligula's erratic behaviour continues, many believe that something needs to be done.
To his astonishment, Claudius has been proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard.
Convinced of Messalina's devotion, Claudius is totally unaware that she is deceiving him.
Almost at the end of his family history, Claudius' thoughts turn to the future of Rome.
