HBOs Rome Anyone Watching?

[MrTrik]

I've watched the first two episodes and am impressed so far.

Like most HBO projects this one seems well done. Power, Sex, Revenge.

Anyone watching -- what do you think so far?

[codewarrior]

Other than Julius Ceasar was blonde and balding, it's pretty damn good.

[unreal_nh]

wish i had HBO

[codewarrior]

We have it free for a month or something /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Then's it's back to cable envy. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Los Feliz Slim]

I thought it was OK, if a little convoluted. Who knew there was so much sex going on in ancient Rome?

I trusted HBO before and worked so hard to enjoy Carnivale that I'm very wary. I would be surprised if this show is a success - they're spending crazy money on it and I would think the market is limited.

[HopeydaFish]

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I've watched the first two episodes and am impressed so far.

Like most HBO projects this one seems well done. Power, Sex, Revenge.

Anyone watching -- what do you think so far?

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I really like it. It's definitely better than 99% of the crap that the networks are putting out. After two episodes, it has me hooked.

[samjjones]

Its good. Also, every review I read leading up to this show debuting said that the first two episodes were BY FAR the worst and most boring of the entire run...so I am really looking forward to the rest.

[HopeydaFish]

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Its good. Also, every review I read leading up to this show debuting said that the first two episodes were BY FAR the worst and most boring of the entire run...so I am really looking forward to the rest.

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They're introducing the characters and setting up the plot, so it's no surprise that the first two episodes might be a little slower than the rest of the series. That being said, I found the first two episodes to be very good. If the next episodes will be even better, that's gravy.

[samjjones]

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Its good. Also, every review I read leading up to this show debuting said that the first two episodes were BY FAR the worst and most boring of the entire run...so I am really looking forward to the rest.

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They're introducing the characters and setting up the plot, so it's no surprise that the first two episodes might be a little slower than the rest of the series. That being said, I found the first two episodes to be very good. If the next episodes will be even better, that's gravy.

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Yep. Looks like Titus is going to end up siding with Caesar, and Lucius will reluctantly side with Pompey. Also, as an aside...I WISH I COULD BREAST FEED ON LUCIUS' WIFE. My God.

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Its good. Also, every review I read leading up to this show debuting said that the first two episodes were BY FAR the worst and most boring of the entire run...so I am really looking forward to the rest.

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They're introducing the characters and setting up the plot, so it's no surprise that the first two episodes might be a little slower than the rest of the series. That being said, I found the first two episodes to be very good. If the next episodes will be even better, that's gravy.

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Yep. Looks like Titus is going to end up siding with Caesar, and Lucius will reluctantly side with Pompey. Also, as an aside...I WISH I COULD BREAST FEED ON LUCIUS' WIFE. My God.

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Come on, Sam. You know how it goes!
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[samjjones]

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Its good. Also, every review I read leading up to this show debuting said that the first two episodes were BY FAR the worst and most boring of the entire run...so I am really looking forward to the rest.

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They're introducing the characters and setting up the plot, so it's no surprise that the first two episodes might be a little slower than the rest of the series. That being said, I found the first two episodes to be very good. If the next episodes will be even better, that's gravy.

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Yep. Looks like Titus is going to end up siding with Caesar, and Lucius will reluctantly side with Pompey. Also, as an aside...I WISH I COULD BREAST FEED ON LUCIUS' WIFE. My God.

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Come on, Sam. You know how it goes!
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Do a google search (safe search turned "OFF") on Indira Varma. You will find a bunch that are NSFW.

[B Dids]

The second ep was better than the first. Rumor has it that after the 3rd epp HBO stepped in and made them not suck or something.

I would like somebody with an understanding of this period to tell me how correct the costuming is, because it just looks kinda lame in parts.

The girls are hot though.

[codewarrior]

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I thought it was OK, if a little convoluted. Who knew there was so much sex going on in ancient Rome?

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There was a lot of very well-documented hanky-panky going on. JC screwed anything with a vagina.

[codewarrior]

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I would like somebody with an understanding of this period to tell me how correct the costuming is, because it just looks kinda lame in parts.

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I'm no historian, but Ancient Rome is a hobby of mine. The dress of the period is very well documented, and not too bad in this series, either - I like that yound Octavian had on the purple-bordered toga of a youth. Once he reaches majority, the purple border should go away until he becomes a senator, when he can again enjoy the purple stripe. If it looks lame, it's because Hollywood makes it look too Hollywood in other shows/movies.

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The girls are hot though.

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Yummy. You are correct, sir!

[peachy]

i wanted to watch this...James Purefoy is HOT hes got that classic omg handsome look u dont see much anymore...when does it come on?

[codewarrior]

I think 9:00 EDT on Sundays. There should be an encore tonight. Which dude is the one you think is hot?

[wacki]

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i wanted to watch this...James Purefoy is HOT hes got that classic omg handsome look u dont see much anymore...when does it come on?

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Whenever you want peachy, whenever you want.

[peachy]

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I think 9:00 EDT on Sundays. There should be an encore tonight. Which dude is the one you think is hot?

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im not sure which one he is in this series..ill look it up in a sec...he was Rowdon Crawly in Vanity Fair and played the "black prince of wales" in A Knights Tale and he was Spence in Resident Evil...he was in Mansfield Park as well...hes got a super unique classic look to him that i love and that accent good lord hes hot....

In the series it says hes Mark Antony

Hugh Jackman is the only other person that comes close to this look i like


this is him....

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he was ALMOST the new Bond /images/graemlins/frown.gif it breaks my heart!

[trotski]

I saw the first episode yesterday, and I am definitley hooked. Can't wait to see the second. This series has got to be way too expensive. But hopefully their viewership will pick up.

[codewarrior]

M'kay. If I were gay, which I'm not - but if I were: He'd be the one biting the pillow, with a mug like that - I'd start cracking up mid doghnut-punch.

Peachy, find a better picture of this dude. Preferably with less pink.

[peachy]

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M'kay. If I were gay, which I'm not - but if I were: He'd be the one biting the pillow, with a mug like that - I'd start cracking up mid doghnut-punch.

Peachy, find a better picture of this dude. Preferably with less pink.

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i like pink!!! so i liked this one!! hes 41 too...and still WOW


i like him a lil more scruffy looking but here...just for U no pink


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this is him in the show...

http://www.hbo.com/rome/cast/character/mark_anthony.html

[B00T]

Yea I was about to write it was MarK Anthony. Just wait til you catch the replay of him drilling some chick.

[peachy]

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Yea I was about to write it was MarK Anthony. Just wait til you catch the replay of him drilling some chick.

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GGRRR when does it come on again?!?!

[wacki]

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GGRRR when does it come on again?!?!

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Whenever you want peachy, whenever you want.

[MrTrik]

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GGRRR when does it come on again?!?!

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Check out: Rome (http://www.hbo.com/rome/)

The highlights is Episode 2 is on again tonite (Wed 9/7) at 11ET
On demand has Episodes 1-3 even though the 3rd doesn't debut until this coming Sunday 9/11

[jakethebake]

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