Rome_
"Every city has its secrets."
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Created By
Bruno Heller, John Milius
Network
HBO
Episodes
22
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
25 countries
Rakuten TV
13 countries
Max
8 countries
Hotstar
3 countries
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
1 country
Crave
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Rome has 2 seasons with 22 episodes spanning 2005-2007.
Rating
With a 8.2/10 rating from 1,427 votes, Rome is considered highly rated.
Year context
Rome first aired 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (16)
Kevin McKidd
Lucius Vorenus
Ray Stevenson
Titus Pullo
Ciarán Hinds
Julius Caesar
James Purefoy
Mark Antony
Polly Walker
Atia of the Julii
Tobias Menzies
Marcus Junius Brutus
Lindsay Duncan
Servilia of the Junii
Nicholas Woodeson
Posca
Kerry Condon
Octavia of the Julii
David Bamber
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Max Pirkis
Gaius Octavian
Chiara Mastalli
Eirene
Lee Boardman
Timon
Ian McNeice
Newsreader
Simon Woods
Gaius Octavian Caesar
Tommaso Sacco
Centurion
SEASONS (2 seasons, 22 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Stolen Eagle
Eager to return to Rome after eight long years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul, and news…
02
How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic
Anointed People's Tribune by Caesar, Mark Antony returns to Rome with Octavian's liberators, Vorenus and Pullo. After being feted by a grateful Atia, Vorenus heads…
03
An Owl in a Thornbush
With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon is forced to do Atia's dirty…
04
Stealing From Saturn
As Pompey "maneuvers" outside the city, Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome. Atia throws a party to welcome Caesar home, while Vorenus throws…
05
The Ram Has Touched the Wall
Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorenus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of…
06
Egeria
When Caeser finds himself outnumbered by Pompey's legions, he asks Antony to join the fight. Marc Antony is having fun in his new political life…
07
Pharsalus
Pompey attacks an outnumbered Caesar. Vorenus and Pullo are stranded at sea. Atia continues to seek out Servilla's friendship in order to ensure her protection,…
08
Caesarion
Having pursued Pompey into Egypt, Caesar arrives in Alexandria and meets the boy king Ptolemy XIII, who offers the general a surprise gift. Vorenus and…
09
Utica
With Scipio and Cato defeated, Caesar returns home to a hero's welcome. Vorenus and Pullo's showdown with local thug Erastes gets an unexpected reprieve from…
10
Triumph
Unanimously proclaimed Dictator by the Senate, Caesar pronounces the war over, and prepares for five days of feasting and games honoring his "triumph." No longer…
11
The Spoils
Vorenus sees to it that veteran soldiers receives severance on behalf of Caesar, and is then invited along with Niobe to one of Atia's parties.
12
Kalends of February
Pullo and Vorenus are now heroes in the eyes of the Roman rank and file because of their arena feats. This causes Caesar to bestow…
SEASON 2
01
Passover
Things pick up shortly after Caesar's murder. Octavian wants to keep his family from fleeing the city so he devises a plan. News of this…
02
Son of Hades
Cleopatra arrives in Rome to pay her homage to Caesar, and to seek legitimization for Caesarion. Egypt's queen causes further complications between Anthony and Atia,…
03
These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero
Brutus and Cassius struggle to raise foreign armies to oppose the Cesarean party. Mark Antony's plans to change his post-consul proconsular governorship from Macedonia to…
04
Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)
Pullo races to find Vorenus with news of his family's fate. Servilia's plans to eliminate a rival exact a high price from her. Cicero is…
05
Heroes of the Republic
Despite Pullo's advice, Vorenus and his family return to the Collegium with his family who is reunited, and cleansed of their ordeal. Octavian is denied…
06
Philippi
Vorenus receives orders to plunge Rome into a bloodbath the likes that have not been seen since the dictatorship of Sulla. Octavia reveals her secret…
07
Death Mask
Antony's nature reasserts itself, and challenges his alliance with Octavian. Timon and Levi set themselves against Herod's plans. Servilia's public displays of grief leave Atia…
08
A Necessary Fiction
Octavian proclaims a new era of virtue in Rome, a program that his family and subordinates find impossible to obey. Vorenus is sent on a…
09
Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus (No God Can Stop a Hungry Man)
The people of Rome are starving. There have been many grain shortages over the past few months, but things have gotten particularly bad. In hopes…
10
De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)
Following his naval defeat at Actium, Marc Antony returns to Egypt, where he and Cleopatra settle into a world of debauchery. Octavian tries to use…
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
22
Episodes
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Bruno Heller
Creator
John Milius
Creator
William J. MacDonald
NETWORKS (1)
HBO
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rome about?
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Where can I watch Rome?
Rome is available on Disney+, Rakuten TV, Max, Hotstar, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total . Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Rome have?
Rome has 2 seasons with 22 episodes total.
Who created Rome?
Rome was created by Bruno Heller and John Milius and William J. MacDonald.
Who stars in Rome?
The cast of Rome includes Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Polly Walker.
What is the rating of Rome?
Rome has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 1,427 votes on TMDB.
Is Rome still running?
Rome was canceled.
GENRES (2)
Action & Adventure
Drama
