Those About to Die (2024) TV Thread

[LeeLee]

Anthony Hopkins plays Roman Emperor Vespasian.

Robert Rodat (wrote Saving Private Ryan) is in as head writer on the show.

Those About To Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.

 

[Franco Pinion]

I love stuff about ancient Rome, but this looks pretty poor. I will watch it anyway. Hopkins as Vespasian has to count for something.

 

[hannah]

Starts off pretty boring and the dialogue/writing is pretty bad, but after the riot happens and we go to the epic chariot race, the story gets more engaging.

 

[Sad Professor]

I watched the first episode last night, it didn't grab me. It was a bit slow is the nicest thing I can say about it.

I love shows about Ancient Rome so I'll keep watching but I really hope it picks up

 

[Best]

I watched the first episode last night, it didn't grab me. It was a bit slow is the nicest thing I can say about it.

I love shows about Ancient Rome so I'll keep watching but I really hope it picks up

I'm 3 episodes in now. It went from terrible to sort of entertaining enough to continue watching.

Some of the acting is so bad though.

 

[Ghost]

High hopes died after a couple of episodes.

I'm halfway through. Getting harder to continue, it's just so mediocre.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

I lasted about half an hour of the first episode then gave up.

Not for me.

 

[Dylan]

Watched one episode but didn't enjoy it.