Caligula: The Mad Emperor

Episodes • 2019

Sean Bean
The Rightful Heir

1. The Rightful Heir

44 min

After the mysterious death of his popular father, young Caligula grows up in the uncertain shadow of his tyrannical emperor and uncle, Tiberius.

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A New Hope

2. A New Hope

40 min

The death of Tiberius vaults Caligula to power as Rome's new emperor, a role at which he initially excels -- until an illness unhinges his mind.

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In Search of an Heir

3. In Search of an Heir

38 min

Vulnerable without an heir, Caligula decides to secure the throne with a child of royal blood by embroiling himself in affairs with his three sisters.

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Descent into Madness

4. Descent into Madness

40 min

Caligula's increasing paranoia and debauchery lead to ruinous bloodshed and spending as Rome, the Senate and even former allies turn against him.

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