Romulus

Were should I start? They speak old Latin, not English or Italian. It's based more on history than myth, despite the name. Throughout the story you are given little bits and pieces to help understand the origin of the myth. There's no magic stuff. Things that happen might be interpreted by the characters as divine or as a sign from the gods but aren't really. And as some critical reviews have stated, the story is a bit "shallow", or rather not filled with uninteresting love affairs and other Hollywood-esce side stories. It's straight to the point. Oh, and I almost forgot, the acting is great. No over acting what so ever.

I'm honestly baffled. The show is masterfully done. The costumes, colors, cinematography, action sequences - everything is top notch. They even speak archaic latin!!! Acting is stellar, and the story is compelling - I was surprised a couple of times by the story going totally against clichés and being genuinely captivating, which is less and less common nowadays. I have no idea what's going to happen next (apart from the founding of Rome, obviously - but at this moment of a story, it's impossible to tell how exactly it'll unfold, which is great). I love it, and I appreciate an extremely hard work that must have gone into creating the series. Huge congratulations to all involved, the show is simply spectacular!! I'm hooked, I'll be watching and keeping my fingers crossed for season 2. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it, you won't be disappointed.

This is an excellent series. I have just watched all the episodes and have to say, it is the best historical series TV has seen for a long time.

I will list some of the positives for this show:

1 - The language is Latin ! The producers actually went to the effort of bringing in experts to teach the entire cast the correct pronunciation of the words etc ! That is some dedication !

2 - The story of Romulus and Remus is fictional yet ingrained n the history of Rome. So it allows a lot of freedom with the storyline as it is a ledged, not historical fact. As such the series could explore many angles without leaving you puzzled as to whether they are altering a historical timeline for dramatic effect.

3 - It doesn't hold back. Like Game of Thrones, there is blood and sex, but it is not as gratuitous as Game of Thrones. It actually fits into the storyline. Their is mud, mess and blood. It actually looks and feels as though you are in historic Italy, rather than on a Hollywood set or seeing a Hollywood ideal of history (where everyone is in full makeup etc).

4 - It has action and intrigue. It isn't predictable. You don't know who is going to die when, or how. You are not sure how the storyline will play out until you get there. I can get very easily bored with a lot of movies and programmes - but this kept me focussed throughput !

5 - It is just good TV !

This series is actually really good. Its thrilling in each episode. I didnt have a single dull moment in this series. It really captures the feeling of living in the early stages of man setting up communitys in the northen italy. Historians cant tell us that much about this sertain period in history, the story about romulus and remus is an exciting myth and I really must give creeds to the person who wrote this series. I really love the angle they spinn the story from.

Actors are preforming great. The only downside is the fact that you can tell the spending on this series didnt get the full attention it should have. Dont get me wrong. Its well filmed and produced from the budget I asume they used, who was probably in the lower limit. This series deserved alot more attention and unfortunatly I belive it gets brushed away by the fact that they talk italian, and not english. Which in my eyes is just sad. I really hope we get to see a season 2 but i doubt it since it doesnt really seem to hit the wider audience.

Good job on this series. I loved it. I hope I get to see more in the future.

Superb production values, the acting is tremendous, (especially Wiros and Yemos and Ilia), Each episode is thrilling. A fully realized world with wonder, myth and excitement. I especially like the attention to details on the multiple gods and religions, and how it played such a strong role in everyday life.. The Numi are fascinating and fierce, no wonder Rome became dominant with their blood coursing through the early empire. This show is magnificent, and to top it off MOKADELIC does the music and they can do no wrong.....(see Gomorrah the series for their music) Keep it up Italy you beat Hollywood at their own game with this series and Gomorrah.