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Those About to Die

Drama, Action, History · 2024 · Rated 6.8/10

Last aired: S1 E10, Let the Games Begin · 2024-07-18

Those About to Die is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex, and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. 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. The large scale Ancient Rome gladiatorial epic is inspired by the nonfiction classic from acclaimed author Daniel Mannix.

Cast

Gabriella Pession Antonia

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Viggo

David Wurawa Gavros

Gonçalo Almeida Elia

Romana Maggiora Vergano Salena

Angeliqa Devi Caltonia

Rupert Penry-Jones Marsus

Dimitri Leonidas Scorpus

Pepe Barroso Silva Fonsoa

Lara Wolf Berenice

Emilio Sakraya Xenon

Eneko Sagardoy Andria

Anthony Hopkins Emperor Vespasian

Season 1

E1 Rise or Die 2024-07-18 · 55 min The elite plot against rioters; horses are sold for the Roman Games; an African family is kidnapped.

E2 Trust None 2024-07-18 · 59 min Tenax and Domitian form a racing faction and recruit Scorpus; Vespasian ponders on his successor.

E3 Death's Door 2024-07-18 · 58 min Kwame and Viggo bond; Queen Berenice warns Titus of Domitian's plans; Vespasian picks an heir.

E4 Fool's Bet 2024-07-18 · 58 min Titus shuts down the Gold Faction; Scorpus joins the White Faction; Tenax meets a man from his past.

E5 Betrayal 2024-07-18 · 50 min Titus rehabilitates his image; Tenax's past is revealed; Kwame prepares for his fight with Flamma.

E6 Blood Relation 2024-07-18 · 56 min Mount Vesuvius erupts; Titus punishes Marsus and the Patricians; Tenax is wounded in a battle.

E7 Death's Bed 2024-07-18 · 56 min Tenax reveals his past to Cala; Andria and Fonsoa win races; Kwame faces Flamma in a rematch.

E8 All or Nothing 2024-07-18 · 53 min After a racetrack accident, Elia blames Scorpus; Elia joins the Blue Faction for revenge.

E9 The Die Is Cast 2024-07-18 · 57 min Elia enters a revenge race with Scorpus; Tenax puts on a public execution for the Patricians.

E10 Let the Games Begin 2024-07-18 · 58 min Kwame and Viggo fight; Tenax spares a life in exchange for help; Domitian pulls one over on Titus.

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