This story is much like a vaudeville, it has comedy, drama, romance, and adventure. Right off the bat, it would appeal to quite a very wide audience.
However, it does feel very crowded. Not only are there a lot of characters, but there are a lot of plot points and genres to contend with. Without a central character or a theme, I did lose interest in the series many times. One moment I'm watching two soldiers trying to survive on some desolate island, the next moment my eyes were assaulted by a flurry of orgies... this is a HBO production after all. Aside from a few characters, it was a bit difficult to care for everyone else since each episode switched sceneries so many times. However during a war arc, the narrative does focus and everything becomes all the more enticing.
Despite the drawbacks of this series, it has pays attention to detail and authenticity. Despite how rare battle scenes are, this movie stays true to form and doesn't make their characters have superhuman fighting abilities. Everything feels grounded, and the threats always feel real. However, right at the moment I'm caught up in the struggles of one character, the vibe is instantly killed when the narrative changes to another scene.
Overall, if you like a bit of history, a lot of sex without the courting part of romance, and gratuitous violence, this is the TV show for you. But for someone like me who enjoys the intricacies of ancient battles and politics, "Rome" feels lacking.
However, it does feel very crowded. Not only are there a lot of characters, but there are a lot of plot points and genres to contend with. Without a central character or a theme, I did lose interest in the series many times. One moment I'm watching two soldiers trying to survive on some desolate island, the next moment my eyes were assaulted by a flurry of orgies... this is a HBO production after all. Aside from a few characters, it was a bit difficult to care for everyone else since each episode switched sceneries so many times. However during a war arc, the narrative does focus and everything becomes all the more enticing.
Despite the drawbacks of this series, it has pays attention to detail and authenticity. Despite how rare battle scenes are, this movie stays true to form and doesn't make their characters have superhuman fighting abilities. Everything feels grounded, and the threats always feel real. However, right at the moment I'm caught up in the struggles of one character, the vibe is instantly killed when the narrative changes to another scene.
Overall, if you like a bit of history, a lot of sex without the courting part of romance, and gratuitous violence, this is the TV show for you. But for someone like me who enjoys the intricacies of ancient battles and politics, "Rome" feels lacking.