In this article we will publish a list of the best Roman series. Get to know the best representations of the Roman Empire and its battles for the glory of Rome. The articles we have created will be linked to give the maximum information.
Among the best Roman series are those with good historical accuracy, great special effects and excellent costumes. Some series have become mythical, since they reflect the reality of the time in epic and grandiose battles. But there are also some that tell complex and convoluted historical plots. But above all, the actors who play characters that have left their mark on history, stand out.
Ranking of the best Roman series
And now let’s go with our top 7 best Roman series. All of them have something special, besides being set in ancient Rome. They reflect a reality of our past and have been made with a special affection. Therefore we recommend watching all the series on the list, but especially those at the top of the list and the last of the suggestions.
7. Barbarians
Series broadcast on Netflix from 2020, which crosses the fate of three people in the battle of Teutoburg. It happened in the year 9, in what meant that the Roman Empire stopped expanding as it was doing until then. It is an entertainment product that does its job, but it will not go further down in the history of the series.
6. Hispania, la leyenda
The critics were very harsh against this series, but I think it is one of the great jewels of the genre. It relates the struggle of the free towns of ancient Spain against the powerful Roman Empire.
5. Imperium
This is a prequel to Hispania. Many of the actors return to repeat in this series, which tells the plots and conspiracies of the Roman families. Again the protagonist is Galba (Lluís Homar) the praetor who led the campaign against the rebels.
4. Britannia
English series broadcast on HBO between 2018 and 2019. Two seasons where we are told about the attempt of the Roman army to conquer the wild island of England. It happened in 43 BC. General Aulus will try to succeed where Caesar failed. It is very similar to Game of Thrones style, in spite of narrating historical facts.
3. I, Claudius
It is a miniseries presented in 1976 by Jack Pullman, which brings to television the novels I, Claudius and Claudius the God and his wife Messalina by Robert Graves. It tells the story of the Julio-Claudius dynasty, from the first principality of Octavian.
2. Rome
It was presented in 2005 as the best series based on ancient times. The series tells the story of the transition from the Republic to the Roman Empire. Lasted 2 years on air, with a total of 2 seasons and 22 episodes.
1. Spartacus
It is undoubtedly the best representation of the Roman Empire in the history of television. It tells the life of Spartacus, the famous Thracian gladiator, and the gladiators who accompanied him in his legendary fight against the Roman Empire. One of the best Roman series, no doubt.
Some more good series about Rome
Roman Empire
2016 series with Sean Bean, also known as The Roman Empire. It dives into history to take us into the reign of Commodus, mixing a typical style of epic and documentary. It has not had much repercussion, due to bad reviews because of the bad historical rigor. Netflix brings us a documentary that tells the epic story of King Commodus, which marked the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire.
Plebs
Although it has not been broadcasted in Spain, it is an English series that bets on comedy and the story of three young people who lived in the suburbs of Rome. It was broadcast on ITV between 2013 and 2020, with good reception. Although the critics have not particularly exalted it.
Just Before Christ
A period black comedy and satire, premiering in 2019. It can be seen on Movistar+. It tells a completely crazy story, surreal, but it turns out to be funny. Days later you will end up remembering those funny moments, exposing ordinary conflicts, with affection.
Romulus
The Italian series tells the story of how Rome began, the founding of a city that has survived to this day. The series was released in 2020 through the streaming platform HBO. The director is Matteo Garrone, the same who made Gomorrah. A story of survival and hope in one of the best series of the Roman Empire.