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Roman Empire

Roman Empire

Description: A mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Drama, History, War
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 15
First episode air date: November 11, 2016
Director: John Ealer
Network: Netflix
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