Quote Originally Posted by Simon Appleton
Just saw it and was very impressed. I did not realise how much of a historical drama it would be. I can't speak for its accuracy - I'd be interested in what others can comment on in that regard. But at least it focussed on the central political drama (Caesar vs Pompeii) rather than some secondary soap opera stuff. That said, I did also enjoy the sideplots around the two soldiers. The plot was interesting and twisting, with excellent acting and production values. The sex was totally gratuitous and pointless, but that does not really bother me (except that it means I can't let my young son watch what seems otherwise an excellent and educational series).

It seems a worth successor to "I, Claudius", which I remember made a great impression on me in my teenage years.

The sex is part of it, is it not? At the heart of 'civilisation' lies rampant over-indulgence and decadence...

And anyway, if you dont mind kids watching people getting stabbed in the head, Im sure some boobies aint gonna be that traumatic.