An EXTREMELY tasty "not for children" concoction. Absolutely THE very best sword and sandal drama out there, and one of THE most glorious British productions ever. Literate, gritty, witty, exciting, and INTELLIGENT, this series is so good that I return to it every now and then. And it ALWAYS satisfies, even now, after all these years. That's how great it is. I wish the same team would remake [I, Claudius] and get the green light to go at least three seasons. Right up there with Sopranos and Northern Exposure and The Lord of the Rings franchise in quality. Not one scene drags, and not a word wasted, and it is just so clever as well as intelligent. And funny too.