**OFFICIAL Rome Season 2 Thread**
 

Season 2, first episode airs Sunday, Jan. 14th. Can't wait.

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thanks for the heads up. I don't know how I'll like it without Caesar around.

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Same night as the triumphant return of Jack Bauer. Thank god for DVR.

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Anyone know if this will show up early On Demand like The Wire?

Rome is Incredible....
 

I can't wait...

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I don't know how I'll like it without Caesar around.

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As long as Vorenus and Pullo are prominently featured, I'll be happy. Those guys are money.

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Same night as the triumphant return of Jack Bauer. Thank god for DVR.

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In all seriousness, how did anybody make it through the first season? I sent the dvds back to netflix unwatched the show was that bad. I don't know that I've ever seen a show make it to 6 seasons that was that terrible. What am I missing?

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Same night as the triumphant return of Jack Bauer. Thank god for DVR.

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In all seriousness, how did anybody make it through the first season? I sent the dvds back to netflix unwatched the show was that bad. I don't know that I've ever seen a show make it to 6 seasons that was that terrible. What am I missing?

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Good taste, maybe? "24" is popularly and critically acclaimed. You're definitely in the vast minority here, so maybe you should be the one justifying your opinions?

The question isn't about what you're missing---my question is this: What are you watching that's so much better?

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so excited! this is probably my favorite show.

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Just finished watching the whole first season On Demand. Awesome show. Looking forward to next season.

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what is this about ? immediately after caesars death or is it more about the war between octavian and antony?

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I like Rome, but was a little disappointed as to how "soap opera-esque" it was. I was expecting more of a Band of Brothers type of show.

I'm still pumped for the new season though - one of the few shows the wife and I both like.

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This is the final season, right?

I assume it will detail the Antony/Octavian v. Brutus/Cassius war.

Anyone seen The Seventh Seal? Vorenus/Pullo are an homage to the knight and squire.

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Word is that the first episode was leaked online, but has an HBO watermark in the middle of the screen. I plan on waiting to watch it next Sunday I don't have to wait 2 weeks before the 2nd episode.

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Word is that the first episode was leaked online, but has an HBO watermark in the middle of the screen. I plan on waiting to watch it next Sunday I don't have to wait 2 weeks before the 2nd episode.

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this i can confirm. i thought it was a good ep

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I've only watched the first 2 episodes of Season 1 so far, but it seems like a pretty good show (standard for HBO). Not as addictive as The Wire or others, but the historical element of it is nice. I'm guessing S2 goes more into development with Octavian's character and the war w/him and Antony?

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hbo.com has a couple of trailers up for season 2 that look phenomenal. Vorenus looks to be the most interesting character this season.

I'm almost done rewatching season 1 on demand right now and it's very interesting the second time through. I had forgotten that Vorenus put the beatdown on Pullo in episode one, and is clearly the tougher guy, and I think that contributes highly to Pullo's respect for him. Also it's obvious to me now that Pullo is a much smarter man than Vorenus, but he's undisciplined and he let's his lusts/greed overcome his common sense.

favorite characters:

1- Octavian
2- Vorenus
3- Pullo

Any disagreement there?

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Octavian. Octavian??? He's a sissy. Any kid who would rather paint his sister's toenails than visit a brothel cannot be my favorite character.

Vorenus tops my list, nosing out Pullo in the photo finish. Caesar was cool, but I guess he's gone, so I can't put him on this list. I'll give third place to Brutus, who reminds me of Ben Affleck before he got his teeth fixed.

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Ugh, Octavian is a smug little prick. [censored] him.

Vorenus, Pullo 1/2. Now that Caesar is dead, maybe Timon 3rd?

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what is this about ? immediately after caesars death or is it more about the war between octavian and antony?

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Both. It starts right after the assassination, but I'm certain the show covers a long period of time. I'd guess it will end with Octavian cementing control. This is such a great show; I wish there was more stuff like this on TV.

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Ugh, Octavian is a smug little prick. [censored] him.

Vorenus, Pullo 1/2. Now that Caesar is dead, maybe Timon 3rd?

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I believe that Octavian will become a much better character this season especially since he will take the spotlight against Mark Anthony.

I liked Pullo just a little better then Vorenus, the arena scene sealed my decision.

I am really excited to see season 2, I plan to DVR 24 while watching Rome.

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There are two new featurettes in the On Demand section. Looks hot.

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I'm really excited to see what happens this season. It looks like Mark Antony will take control, but somehow they seem to be hinting that Octavian might be somehow involved as well.... Should be exciting to see what happens, and whatever it is, I 'm sure I won't be expecting it! They got all kind of wrinkles in the first season, I totally didn't see Ceasar getting snuffed like that, that really shook me up. Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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I'm really excited to see what happens this season. It looks like Mark Antony will take control, but somehow they seem to be hinting that Octavian might be somehow involved as well.... Should be exciting to see what happens, and whatever it is, I 'm sure I won't be expecting it! They got all kind of wrinkles in the first season, I totally didn't see Ceasar getting snuffed like that, that really shook me up. Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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Is this post a joke? If so, well done.

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Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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Possible but unlikely.

I need to get with this show as well as Deadwood.

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There are two new featurettes in the On Demand section. Looks hot.

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DON'T WATCH THEM!!!

I watched the Season One featurettes before watching Season One. One of them totally spoiled the best scene of the season.

I won't be watching the Season Two featurettes, until I've seen all of Season Two.

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Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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Possible but unlikely.

I need to get with this show as well as Deadwood.

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Dude. You haven't watched Deadwood yet? All your riffing on "The Wire" and you haven't watched HBO's best series ever?

Make Deadwood your next project. You will not regret.

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I need to get with this show as well as Deadwood.

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I loved Rome and will watch every episode in Season Two, but found Deadwood to be totally lame an entirely unwatchable. I'd be interested in hearing your views after you've watched some of each.

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Dude, if you saw all that stuff coming, you should move to Hollywood and get your screenwriting props. Brilliant!

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I'm really excited to see what happens this season. It looks like Mark Antony will take control, but somehow they seem to be hinting that Octavian might be somehow involved as well.... Should be exciting to see what happens, and whatever it is, I 'm sure I won't be expecting it! They got all kind of wrinkles in the first season, I totally didn't see Ceasar getting snuffed like that, that really shook me up. Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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Is this post a joke? If so, well done.

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BTW: Why do Roman= British actors? Is it me, or does it just seem proper for them to have British accents? They can do the whole accent thing as well, to differentiate class, which works for both English and Roman society.... (I know this is a British production, but can you think of an American production?? I don't remember what the accents were like in Gladiator.... did Spartacus have American accents?)

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Dude, if you saw all that stuff coming, you should move to Hollywood and get your screenwriting props. Brilliant!

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I'm really excited to see what happens this season. It looks like Mark Antony will take control, but somehow they seem to be hinting that Octavian might be somehow involved as well.... Should be exciting to see what happens, and whatever it is, I 'm sure I won't be expecting it! They got all kind of wrinkles in the first season, I totally didn't see Ceasar getting snuffed like that, that really shook me up. Maybe the season will open with him waking up and it being a dream?

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Is this post a joke? If so, well done.

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LOL i really hope youre leveling here. its called history. everyone that went to high school should already know this story and exactly whats going to happen.

and as a side note i love this series and cant wait to watch it sunday.

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BTW: Why do Roman= British actors? Is it me, or does it just seem proper for them to have British accents? They can do the whole accent thing as well, to differentiate class, which works for both English and Roman society.... (I know this is a British production, but can you think of an American production?? I don't remember what the accents were like in Gladiator.... did Spartacus have American accents?)

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It's quite common in American productions for the actors to speak in British accents, in an effort to sound more European. Ever see Les Miserables on stage? It takes place in France, but everybody sounds British.