Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008)

Biography · Documentary · Drama

The Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome ultimately led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This series is centered on the campaigns and battles with the barbarian tribes and extensive examinations of the reigns of little known Roman emperors and generals.

IMDb rating: 7.7 (947 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2008)

7.24 avg 13 episodes 7.5 → 7.3 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The First Barbarian War	7.5	70
2	Spartacus	7.5	65
3	Julius Caesar	7.3	60
4	The Forest of Death	7.4	51
5	The Invasion of Britain	7.2	53
6	The Dacian Wars	7.1	51
7	Rebellion and Betrayal	7.1	45
8	Wrath of the Gods	6.9	46
9	The Soldiers' Emperor	7.2	42
10	Constantine the Great	7.2	38
11	The Barbarian General	7.2	43
12	The Puppet Master	7.2	40
13	The Last Emperor	7.3	40