HBO's ROME, especially season one, was/is the single greatest cinematic experience of all time. hands down. Period. End of sentence. The FOOLS who canceled this show should be removed forevermore, from deciding the fates of shows.

Rome is one of the best shows HBO ever produced.

there is no greater victory than to fall from this world a FREE MAN "Spartacus"

Rome is one of the best all time tv shows, period.

The first season of Rome was magnificent. The fact that they squeezed three or four seasons into season two made it a bit chaotic, but still as good as anything else. I Claudius comes in third way behind.

ROME by HBO is undoubtedly the greatest show of all time in its genre. Till this day i’ve been rewatching it and never even tried to count how many times because it always feels as if I am watching it for the first time. It is deeply upsetting that a show like this had to be cancelled.

Spartacus -- Come for the awesome action and beautiful people. Stay for the Epic storytelling and WTF moments !!!! RIP Andy. Even years later your star still shines bright.

Rome is by far the greatest series I’ve ever seen nothing can compare to it, yes it went off course in history a few times but the way they portrayed Rome was like how it really was back then.

Saw "I Claudius" as a young boy when it first aired. Blew me away. Saw it as an adult years later, still blew me away. Showed it to lots of people who never heard of it, blew them away as well. :-) British acting at its pinnacle. Unsurpassed. Had a very young John Hurt as Caligula, he was absolutely terrifying. The big price however goes to Sian Philips as Livia..."When I start forgetting things you may light my funeral pyre and put me on it." Totally unforgetable. Had the best theme tune as well.

Years ago I watched Rome and I was thrilled by the grandiose of it, it was the best. I recently finished I Claudius and hands down the best show ever, I don't know how the writers managed to present the generations of emperors in one show of just thirteen episodes and it was all so intricately woven and very well presented. It never felt short. It is very well performed and presented. Go watch it and then for prequel watch Rome

ROME Hands down one of the best tv series ever to be screened on television.

1. I, Claudius 2. Rome 3. Domina 4. Barbarians That's it.

Spartacus is one of the best work's ever recorded, and I have seen a lot. I'm history freak

Barbarians is an amazing show.. and having it not in English makes it even better

Excellent Video. Thanks for sharing and regards from the North of Mexico

I came, I saw, and I wished I found a new series about Rome, as I've seen these!

Spartacus is the greatest show I’ve ever seen in my life and I won’t see . Its greatest is speechless .

I Claudius with Derek Jacobi as Emperor Claudius, Sian Philips as Augustus's wife Livia and many more great names of British theatre. It was a series about the plots and intrigues of the Imperial family. From Augustus through Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius. Claudius is actually the narater and his story goes from his boyhood through his life as Emperor. It was small scale, taking place mostly inside the palace. But the script and story were absolutely riveting. Such rich characters and complex and terrifying.

"I, Cladius" forever changed my my life when I 1st saw it over 41 years ago in my English high school class. Everything else is a distant 2nd to me. Rome would be 2nd though.

A very good list. So many of my favorite shows.

I've seen a couple of other shows on this list other than Rome but I bet that the rest don't even come close (with the exception of I, Claudius) to portraying real historical events like Rome does. It being in the number one spot is very well deserved.

Claudius didn't rule from 24 BC . From 27 BC to 14 AD, Octavian ruled as Augustus. Claudius ruled later in 41 AD as a fourth Emperor of Rome and third emperor of Julio-Claudian dynasty.

They should do more Spartacus. Epic series. I can always watch it and I be just as interesting as the first time I watched it.

Rome, Spartacus and I, Claudius definitely my rewatchable favourites.

Got the top two right for sure. I've watched both Rome & Spartacus 3/4 times each

I, Claudius still stands stellar after all the years of it's making. Rome and Spartacus being my most favs. I even enjoyed Caligula portrayal of his rise to power and craziness.

A great list of movies to watch. You won't be disappointed. I'll have to watch the ones that I have

I finished Rome a couple of days ago. Best TV series ever!!!

All three Spartacus seasons s/b 1-2-3

i think the series Barbarians should be rated in the first slot due to the fact that actual classic Latin is used throughout. this gives the audience a very real feeling of how the Romans talked. this made the series so very real that rating it in the slot that you did is a huge error.

Adorei, obrigada!!

10. Britania 9. Attila 8. Roman Empire 7. A.D The Bible continues 6. Plebs 5. Barbarians 4. Spartacus 3. I, Claudius 2. Spartacus 2010 1. Rome 2005

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

Rome was also my favorite. It's criminal that they rushed then cancelled after season 2. I also loved Spartacus but it was a little too gory haha.

Domina, on EPIX is a great show follows the first empress of Rome, Livia Drusilla!

Desde el 2000 he visto todas! Amo el Imperio Romano y como influyo en Europa y el mundo! ♥

Spartacus is the best series I’ve watched all my life

Spartacus Gods of Arena is Top noch

Your number 1 is absolutely right

I loved HBO series Rome. Watched it for the 2nd time last week. Wish it continued to 1 or 2 more seasons!

Rome and Spartacus are the best amongs all of them

Plebs? PLEBS?!? Great work at undermining the entire list. Romulus should have been in its place.

For historical authenticity and brilliant acting, 'I, Claudius' stands out miles above all of these other series. HBO's 'Rome' comes second place - forget the rest, they have little to do with accurate history.

Glad to see I Claudius made the list

Domina (2021) you will thank me ✨👌

"Infamous dictator Iulius Caesar"? How much did the Liberators pay you? You must be confused with Caligula.

Love Rome on HBO when that first come out absolutely love it and Spartacus love it too excellent show and also barbarians very good wetting for new session

Spartacus is the best thing I 've ever watched

spartacus, rome, britannia.....absolutely brilliant !

It is interesting to note that most of these TV series on ancient Rome are dedicated to antagonists of Rome rather than in favor of Rome. Despite the real reason that attracts the viewers is that they are talking about Rome, rather than barbarians, the history of slaves or other ... For me, the reasons for this are mainly two: The first is that they are video productions made in “Anglo-Saxon nations”, where Rome is probably seen historically as an invader, and not as the foundation of their culture and, more generally, of Western culture. The second is that Rome dominated the ancient world for a thousand of years. And the times it has had a hard time are so rare and incredible that they make them interesting for a video subject. For me, the history of Rome deserves more films/fictions that enhance its exploits. For there are so many fundamental and wonderful aspects that have positively influenced our civilization. Like Roman law, infrastructures, science and the arts. Last but not least, the possibility of a united world under a single flag, where it was possible to move with relative ease from one end to the other without problems of culture, language, religion or war. On the contrary, after the end of Rome, it was no longer possible to do so for a long time. P.S. About why Rome never tried to seriously expand into Germanic territory, it is simply because there was nothing of interest there at the time. But only forests, wood and terrible weather... Same thing for Britain or Scotland… There was nothing worth going there for. Caesar himself since “De Bello Gallico” has amply demonstrated that if Rome wanted to defeat those populations it could do it without problems. On the contrary, at the time, the Middle East and North Africa were infinitely rich and interesting areas for trade, culture and climate. It is no coincidence that at some point the capital of the Roman Empire itself was transferred to Constantinople (today's Istanbul).

Finished Rome last week in few days after finding it and I’m so sad that it only lasted two seasons I mean I’m literally devastated that it ended so quickly I don’t even want to watch any other show at the moment I just wish they continued this

“Rome” and “Barbaren” are both fantastic shows. The Classical Latin used in the latter is excellent, while the intrigue and (literal) backstabbing of the former is gripping.

I, Claudius is so often overlooked, so nice to see it in the list, personally I'd put at 2 under Rome, but that's me. I wish we still did aging make up like they did I hate seeing a show that spans many decades and people look like their still in their early 20s

I am glad we are getting a new Britannia season. LOL, I missed Plebs. Loved that show.

Maybe someday sometime will make a series based on Colleen McCulloughs Master of Rome series. Gaius Marius and Sulla, the Cimbrian war, the Social War...

HBO is the king of tv shows

My Clau-Clau-Claudius reigned a long time! Actually 27 BCE was when his uncle Octavian, the first Augustus, began the Pricipate or the Empire. Clau-Clau-Claudius didn't become emperor until the Praetorian Guard assassinated his mean nephew Caligula. Not a single mention that the series is based on a series of novels by Robert Graves (I, Claudius and Claudius the God), Sian Phillips' tarantula Livia. John Hurt was the best Caligula ever! I, Claudius is in a completely different league than anything else on here!

HBO Rome was the best show about Ancient Rome ever…. The cast itself amazing and so well played

7:35 Claudius could not have begun his reign in 24 BC, as he wasn't even born until 10 BC. His reign began in 41 AD.

Loved Rome and Spartacus but Roman Empire was amazing too, rather the old Ben Hur

Plebs! Whenever I need a good laugh. 😂🤣😂

Why was Domina not added to the list? What a brilliant series

Spartacus was 🔥🔥🔥💯

Sparactus is all time favourite ❤️💯🔥

I agree with everyone loving HBO's Rome, but please check out Barbarians, it's pretty great too!!

For me Spartacus is unmatched years after I watched it for the 1st tym

Nothing beats ‘Rome’ that was a masterpiece

Here to see Roman Empire

Spartacus is never same without Andy Whitfield.... RIP ANDY

Rome was great series. It had it all. I like it more than Game pf thrones by some distance.

This video was made before it aired, but Domina would have easily been in the top 10. It follows Livia Drusilla and Augustus, and is one of the best series ever imo

Only true Romans will Watch or already watched these shows. "True Roman Shows for true Romans"

HBO's Rome has political drama and Spartacus has storytelling, both are good and I definitely recommend both.

Haven't watched it, but I predict HBO Rome is number 1.

Capua! Shall I begin

Yes, "Rome" is nº one 👍👏

The moment you notice Spartacus wasn’t even introduced in the 'Spartacus : gods of the arena' show

I, Claudius #1, and it’s not even close. The actors are exceptional.

Spartacus 2010 ‧ Sword-and-sandal ‧ is really the greatest non-fiction TV show I have ever seen in this genre.

Rome Barbarians and Spartacus are the top dogs!

I wan't really interested in I claudius UNTIL i watched Domina. It gave me more of an idea of who I was watching In I claudius. On the last episode atm and GOD DAMN its such a good show. Caligula was bonkers. Basically a continuation of HBO's rome, but a little less extravagant.

Please provide information about the network on which these shows were telecasted.

This ranking should be updated to include Epix’s Domina.

Spartcus all time favourite ❤️

Personally Id of put I-Cludius at 2. Rome definitely deserved first place! Surprised not to see Barbarians Rising there!

Spartacus is unmatched, simple the best

Domina was really good each episode skips like every 7 years or something.

Idk if I would call Julius Caesar infamous. It’s pretty hard to be loved by the people, hated by the senate, and considered infamous.

Yes Rome. I love octivian and Spartacus

ROMULUS is epic, and needs to be considered too!

Rome one of the best shows shame it was cancelled

Barbarians its so good i recommended to everyone

Agreed. About the last part anyway.

I, Claudius is genius.

james purefoy was just amazing

where can i download these series from?

Love Rome and Barbarians❤❤❤❤ it's amazing. Thanks for Latin language and great actor's game in two serials.

Kinda wish Gladiator had been on here too. Maybe not 100% accurate, but showed how mad some of Rome’s Caesers could become

Rome should have had more battlescenes ? Spartacus became a little to long ? Perhaps the new Shogun series will be best ? I feel the best tv-series is missing from this list ?

The new series that just came out Domina should be on this list