Rome
Every city has its secrets.
Created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, Bruno Heller
On HBO
An ambitious historical epic that grounds the fall of the Republic in the intimate lives of soldiers and politicians, balancing grandeur with brutal realism.
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
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Questions people ask
Is Rome violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Rome sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Rome scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Rome leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Rome easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Rome, and what each one shares →
Like Rome
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rome
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rome, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rome, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rome, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
