I watched this show streaming on Acorn TV. At first, it seemed boring, but then it sucks you in. If you like Roman History, this gives you an up close and personal view of what really happened in the power centers of Rome. It is seen thru the eyes and memories of Emperor Claudius, who writes his memoirs of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, and Nero. It is done like a stage play, and if you are a Star Trek fan, even has a major role for a very young Patrick Stewart. I loved it, it is worth watching.