Rome?

[ithildin]

I don't get HBO, so I've never seen it (no, I've never seen Deadwood either), but I came across the DVDs of S1 on Amazon. Is it worth buying? How many seasons are there? Do I actually need another TV show to watch?

These and other burning questions await answers.

Comments

[jhava.livejournal.com]

Rome is absolutely fabulous. They've just started airing the second season in the US on HBO (in fact I just watched the season premiere tonight after its airing last night). As it's HBO, it's a short series -- twelve or thirteen eps in Season One. And I've heard that Season Two will only be ca. 9 eps.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, it's well worth the watch if you're at all keen about Roman history and a well acted and written series (there's not a weak character in the lot IMHO). As with all good series, this actually prompted me to go back and reread my history to prep for the upcoming story lines.

(And on a related note, the actress who plays Suzie plays the wife of Vorenus -- one half of the slash pairing which I'm sure you've heard about already ;) But even there -- it's not so much slash as genuine love and affection and devotion.)

I whole heartedly recommend this show.