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LatestCaligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Acting
Dramatized scenes hit harder than typical docs
Production
Netflix budget made ancient Rome actually look expensive
Direction
Blending docs with drama shouldn't work this well
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