It’s rare that a TV show ends before it has outstayed its welcome. Rome, which offered equal parts history, soap opera intrigue, gore, and soft porn, has run its course now, and the adventures of Vorenus and Pullo will be missed. The series covered the events of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’ Cleopatra — one half per season — and, with the ascent of Augustus, segues nicely into I, Claudius. The vibe of Rome, of course, was often more Caligula than Robert Graves. I’m sad it’s over. ****
From Cleopatra, Liz Taylor’s arrival in Rome:
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From Rome, Mark Antony‘s arrival in Egypt:
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From Caligula, Helen Mirren‘s dance:
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The good news as that as one show ends, another good one starts. “Entourage” this Sunday. Very exciting. I want to know who will be Vince’s new agent.
I was a grudging Rome recruit, but I’ll concur with this post: those last three episodes were super engrossing. Those brutes were often surprisingly tender.
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