- Network: Peacock
- Series Premiere Date: Jul 18, 2024
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Its plot is an unceasing, at times disorienting, torrent of schemes and romances and betrayals, but as it progresses, the series achieves striking emotional depth in its study of violence, subjugation, and ambition.
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That’s a lot of characters to keep track of, and while things bounce around like a “Ben-Hur” chariot, the series keeps you mightily entertained — even in its most ridiculous moments.
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Emmerich and Rodat rarely linger long enough on the story’s weaker parts to test our patience, and there’s just enough that works to keep us binging. Like a gladiator in the pit, the show earns a thumbs up to fight another day.
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Delivers intrigue, deception, and coliseum carnage with an enthusiasm that’s offset by its derivativeness.