About this season
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Episodes (4)
1. The Rightful Heir
6.3Aired 5 April 2019 • 44 min
After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.
2. A New Hope
6.3Aired 5 April 2019 • 40 min
The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.
3. In Search of an Heir
6.5Aired 5 April 2019 • 38 min
Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.
4. Descent into Madness
5.0Aired 5 April 2019 • 40 min
Caligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.