TELEVISION

Colosseum - Season 1

Series: Colosseum

4.7

(49)

Episodes

Rating

TV14

Year

2022

Language

English

Publisher

History

About

This series brings to life the rise & fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating arenas in history. Colosseum utilizes live action sequences and special effects to infuse excitement into the narrative of each character.

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Episodes

1. The Gladiators

45m

In 80 AD Emperor Titus opens the Colosseum with 100 days of spectacular games, including one of the most famous gladiatorial matches in Rome's history.

2. The Builder

43m

When master builder Haterius constructs the Colosseum from the ashes of Nero's Golden House, his work is far from over. New Emperor Domitian tasks him with adding in a complex network of underground tunnels: the hypogeum.

3. The Beastmaster

43m

As the Roman Empire continues to expand, so does the diversity of exotic beasts brought back to entertain the Colosseum crowds. Over a million animals are slaughtered on the sands of the arena by trained beast masters, none more famous than Carpophorus.

4. The Gladiatrix

43m

When the mighty Emperor Trajan throws his great games of 107 AD, the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle: female gladiators. The combatants are typically prisoners of war, but in one game, a Roman woman named Mevia makes history.

5. The Martyr

43m

The public execution of criminals is a staple in the Colosseum, but during Trajan's 123 days of games in 107 AD, one of these victims is no ordinary prisoner.

6. The Scientist

43m

One of the most famous doctor/scientists of the ancient world, Galen of Pergamon makes a name for himself as a physician for gladiators in the arena.