Roman Empire
Caligula: The Mad Emperor
TV-PG
71%
An academic and graphic account of the rule of the famously narcissistic Roman Emperor Commodus, who inherited the Roman Empire from his father, Marcus Aurelius, at the height of its expansion in the second century AD, told over a backdrop of violence, sex, and corruption.
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4 Episodes
- The Rightful Heir
E1The Rightful HeirRoman Empire looks at the early life of Caligula who was raised among the Roman legions until the death of his father Germanicus. Convinced that he was murdered by Emperor Tiberius, Caligula's mother Agrippina raises an uproar. She is eventually put on trial for treason and exiled. After the death of Tiberius's son, however, Caligula is taken to Capri to live with Tiberius where he is eventually named co-heir with Tiberius's grandson Gemellus. - A New Hope
E2A New HopeRoman Empire examines the life of Caligula from his days as co-heir of the Empire. He smothers Emperor TIberius to death with a pillow and nullifies his will instructing co-emperors. Caligula is made Emperor and works to win over the Senate by offering amnesty to those we sentences under Tiberius. - In Search of an Heir
E3In Search of an HeirRome Empire looks at the increasingly deranged and paranoid reign of Emperor Caligula. He a kills his heir and forces his praetorian prefect to commit suicide. In search of a new heir to solidify his place as Emperor, Caligula begins affairs with his three sisters in order to have a child of royal blood. - Descent into Madness
E4Descent into MadnessRoman Empire looks at the end of the reign of Caligula. His sisters Agrippina and Livilla plot against him after he marries. He later has them shipped to exile on an island in the Mediterranean. The derange emperor becomes even more debauched and begins to spend large amounts of money on monuments to himself.
