I love a good documentary of history, especially of Rome. However much is lacking in this series.
For starters you would think when they cast the show, the actor used for a character who is a calvary officer, would be able to at least sit a horse..
Yep...that bad. Not to mention the battle sequences were anything but factual. They really needed an expert in Roman Military History for the scenes. Romans fought in tight formations, they used formations like a pincer, the turtle and so many more. I was extremely let down by this and I am only a few episodes in the first season. Which is weird cause timeline wise season two should be season 1.... Anyhow still worth a watch on a rainy day, however you won't be day dreaming over this show. Two stars because it is still about Rome, the female actors aren't all wearing makeup... Kinda one quality of the series .... People need a bath.