If one recalls the limited series ROME , HBO which the first season dealt with Julius Caesar and his demise, and the second with the rise of Augustus and fall of Mark Anthony. With Historical Fiction, detail and excellent acting and character development. The scenery and set design was truly cinematic.
That being said The pace of this show , the first two episodes moves slowly, but crams in a long time period with tremendous gaps in the protagonists journey.
As the show quickens in pace, it does not allow for Character development, you know from the onset that the political dreams of "Domina" will not come true.
The "Republic" is never 'restored' the Republic before the Emperor/Caesar with a puppet "Senate" were as corrupt as the Roman Nobleman and the only difference was the First Consul became Emperor historically speaking.
The Roman Empire from that point, outside of its inability to conquer Parthia; was expansive and a behemoth until It was split with East and west with Constantine.
Now their are specific points in its long history that are interesting and would make great historical fiction, this show however feels rushed story wise, from her Marriage to Nero, the stay at Sicily, the absence of solidification by Augustus from Mark Anthony and Lipides and doesn't truly take a strong form.
The writers have aspired to focus on one character covering a myriad of events that cannot be told well at the current pace.
It's entertaining enough, but it lacks depth, and it lacks the ability to enjoy the viewers choice of nemesis and hero.
That being said The pace of this show , the first two episodes moves slowly, but crams in a long time period with tremendous gaps in the protagonists journey.
As the show quickens in pace, it does not allow for Character development, you know from the onset that the political dreams of "Domina" will not come true.
The "Republic" is never 'restored' the Republic before the Emperor/Caesar with a puppet "Senate" were as corrupt as the Roman Nobleman and the only difference was the First Consul became Emperor historically speaking.
The Roman Empire from that point, outside of its inability to conquer Parthia; was expansive and a behemoth until It was split with East and west with Constantine.
Now their are specific points in its long history that are interesting and would make great historical fiction, this show however feels rushed story wise, from her Marriage to Nero, the stay at Sicily, the absence of solidification by Augustus from Mark Anthony and Lipides and doesn't truly take a strong form.
The writers have aspired to focus on one character covering a myriad of events that cannot be told well at the current pace.
It's entertaining enough, but it lacks depth, and it lacks the ability to enjoy the viewers choice of nemesis and hero.