Those About to Die
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on July 18, 2024 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 10 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E2 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E3 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E4 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E5 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E6 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E7 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E8 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E9 | Jul 18, 2024 | ||
| E10 | Jul 18, 2024 |
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Why Watch:
Experience a high-stakes exploration of Roman corruption that mirrors modern sports-betting culture through lethal chariot racing and political intrigue.Series Analysis:
Those About to Die functions less as a traditional period drama and more as a surgical examination of the intersection between mass entertainment and political manipulation. By pivoting away from the romanticized Senate floors of its predecessors, the series centers its gaze on the grimy underbelly of the Circus Maximus: the gambling dens, the stables, and the brutal logistics of the games. Its lasting impact lies in its unflinching depiction of the commodification of violence—a theme that resonates with contemporary obsessions regarding sports betting and celebrity culture. While many historical epics lean on melodrama, this production utilizes the Flavian era to critique the cyclical nature of populist distraction; it serves as a stark reminder that the machinery of power often relies on the blood of the disenfranchised to maintain its equilibrium.Tone: Mercenary, Gritty, Calculated Last Updated: December 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
Peacock -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2024 - 2024 -
Genre:
Drama, History -
Country:
United States -
Language:
English -
Rating:
TV-MA