**OFFICIAL Rome Season 2 Thread**

[Praetor]

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

[BukNaked36]

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.

[Jeff W]

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.

[ozyman]

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.

[tufat23]

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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

[Entity]

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?

[jba]

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?

[youtalkfunny]

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.

[Jeff W]

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

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

[flatline]

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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.