Friends, Fans of roman history, Read my review.

I just finshed the first season of HBO's Rome, And I have to say it's one of the best shows I'v ever watched (right next to 24),The show is a fictionalized historical drama depicting the period of history surrounding the violent transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire; a change driven by civil warfare between populists and conservatives, the decay of political institutions, and the actions of ambitious men. While chronicling the lives and deeds of the rich, powerful and "historically significant," the series' perspective centers on the lives, fortunes, families and acquaintances of two men: Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, two Roman soldiers mentioned historically in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico. The fictionalized Vorenus and Pullo manage to witness and often influence many of the historical events presented in the series. While thier is some historical deviations, The overall effect of the amazing sets, Plot's and acting, makes this show a must for fans of Roman history.