Rome, Season 2
April 4th, 2007
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:
From Rome, Mark Antony’s arrival in Egypt:
From Caligula, Helen Mirren’s dance:
