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Rome

Description: Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, two ordinary Roman soldiers, turn into heroes after their feats in the arena. Their lives change as they witness the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire.
Genre: Reality-TV, Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Year Released: 2005
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 22
First episode air date: August 28, 2005
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series, MORE
Writers: Bruno Heller, John Milius, William J. MacDonald, Scott Buck, Todd Ellis Kessler, Mere Smith
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