For those history geeks out there, there's a cool new mini-series on ABC right now airing Tuesday nights at 11pm (in Calgary at least).
Totally fictional (as in non-documentary) account of Rome right after Julius Caesar is assasinated. The show revolves around a young Octavius (becomes Augustus) as he is appointed Caesar's heir, and Caesar's friends/enemies try to hunt Octavius down to claim the title of Caesar themselves.
Really good acting, decent production, and totally war/politics.
I have no idea how this show made it on to tv, given it's fairly narrow demographic audience (and crappy timeslot), but still, 2 thumbs up from me, take a look if you get a chance!
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