Empire: The World's First Superpower with David Olusoga (2025)

Documentary

How did a small island once rule over a quarter of the world's population? This shared history still shapes us today - and billions of people are part of its story.

IMDb rating

6.9 (189 votes)

Episode average

6.9 matches the IMDb rating

Seasons

1

Language

EN

Type

Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed