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Originally Posted by Locke
But I'm biased because I havent seen Rome. Should it go on the list?
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I'd say absolutely. If you're a huge stickler for the accuracy of the history of events of Rome you'd probably be peeved (lots of stuff is compressed, order of events gets a little muddled for more compelling storytelling, 2 or 3 people might get turned into 1, some things just flat out didn't happen as told like Octavian's trip to Gaul). The design and production make it look and feel like Ancient Rome more than anything else I've seen.The characters are compelling, the acting is good, the sets are great, the costumes are great, the story we know but it's told great. You can see why it was the most expensive production up to that point (paved the way for Game of Thrones as an expensive epic), and it was worth every penny.
It's low risk in the sense that if you don't like it after the first episode (though I'd give it 2), then I can confidently say the rest won't be to your liking either, so you don't need to invest more time than needed, really. But the thought of somebody not liking it is ludicrous to me.