JhnWyclf t1_j6vni78 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:04 AM

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Have you seen the HBO series Rome?

Shivy_Shankinz t1_j6vnw02 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Got it on my list to watch, any good?

JhnWyclf t1_j6vokr3 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:14 AM

I really liked it. It came out before had the funds to do epic stories justice. As a result the creators had to jam what was going to be multiple seasons into the final season and speed run the rise Octavius.

The cast is great and I really like how the focal point of the story wasn’t just the “great men” ( Caesar, Pompey, Octavius, Cicero). They use Mckidd’s character to view Rome and the events of the time period through multiple lenses which I really enjoyed.

I wish they could have had the full run but it’s good as-is.

Iohet t1_j6vpx7z wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:28 AM

Rome and Deadwood were Sopranos hangover victims at HBO. Expensive to produce but didn't bring in the subscribers like Tony and co did

At least Deadwood got a finale movie of sorts

drfakz t1_j6vtchq wrote on February 2, 2023 at 6:04 AM

The Deadwood movie isn't great but it ties things up I suppose.

I get why they did it, but I really didn't like the flash backs in the movie. Especially having just watched the show but I recognize they had a huge gap in time. I still think most viewers would have rewatched for a refresher instead of trying to force a movie that could stand on its own.

blazenl t1_j6ydj7t wrote on February 2, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Really good, too bad they canceled it