Rome: Caesarion

Historical dramas never fail to interest me unless they are shoddily made. It could be due to the fact that we don’t get to see many historical shows and even those which are made, are more of costume dramas than anything else. ‘Rome’ was a fascinating series that enthralled the viewers with its grandeur and in depth research. It has, in fact, become a sort of touchstone against whom all historical series will be measured. The episode that I found most memorable and moving was titled ‘Caesarion’. In the beginning of the episode, Caesar follows Pompey into Egypt and meets the boy king, Ptolemy XIII. He gets extremely agitated when presented with severed head of Pompey and demands the beheading of killer. He also asks Egyptians to pay the debts that they owe to Rome otherwise he would side up with Cleopatra, the disinherited sister of Ptolemy XIII, who is also vying for the throne.

Vorenus and Pullo save Cleopatra from assassins sent by Ptolemy XIII, and while Vorenus defies her orders to impregnate her, Pullo complies happily before returning her to Caesar. Caesar makes love to her through out the night while guards attack his fortress and besiege it. Servilia and Octavia enjoy a lesbian sex night quite unaware of what’s happening.

Back in Rome, Anthony warns Cicero that if he ever heard his name in rumors of treason he would demanuate him and conveys the news of Caesar’s victory over Ptolemy XIII and his faction in the Senate. He also relays the fact that Caesar is now the supreme ruler of Egypt.

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Back in Egypt, cheering soldiers welcome Caesar and Cleopatra and their baby boy. An unaffected Vorenus keeps staring and in an ephemeral moment perceives the fading love of soldiers for Caesar.

This particular episode was not so much about the great historical moments but it was more about the sensitive and dramatic portrayal of characters and how turn of events affects their lives. This site is a great place to download and watch your favorite episodes. So guys! Its time to watch another favorite episode of mine from ‘Rome’ entitled ‘Son of Hades’.