Those About to Die

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2024–
1h

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Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Tom Hughes, and Iwan Rheon in Those About to Die (2024)

The series explores a side of Rome never before told - the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most - blood and sport.

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The series explores another side of Rome - the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most - blood and sport.The series explores another side of Rome - the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most - blood and sport.The series explores another side of Rome - the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most - blood and sport.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

20K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,014

See production info at IMDbPro

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The gladiator Flamma went 13 years unbeaten (technically) in the arena. He was spared 4 times

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The emperor puts his thumb up for "live" and down for "kill." In reality, the emperor would to cover his thumb with his four fingers for "live." The gladiator would also live if the emperor yelled the Latin word for "dismissed," or threw a piece of cloth, showing mercy. When he wanted the gladiator to die, he would put his thumb straight out to the side, symbolizing the sword. Studies of Roman artwork suggest that the "thumbs up" gesture was actually an affirmation to proceed with the kill.

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6/10

Duracell Bunnies with whips

Those About to Die reminds me very much of a BBC historical drama wrapped up with a 2010s Prince of Persia style Hollywood movie.

Some of the acting and dialogue is a tad painful to watch and the CGI is very ropey. The scenery itself is quite stunning, but, as a soon and chariots start racing, the often used panning out shot has the riders looking like Duracell Bunnies with whips.

The giant white lion, although impressive in size, is again underwhelming in it's overall appearance.

I did enjoy parts of the story but in general was left frustrated and irritated by alot of the character interaction.

A series with a lower first season budget like Vikings did alot better of a job drawing the audience into a historical timeline. Whilst adding drama, humour and excitement.

Not bad but could have been alot better.