This is simply one of the towering series on television: amazing acting, first-class scripts, directing. No expense spared and it shows it. Gripping from start to finish and I'm hard put to pick who is the best actor, but Ray Stephenson as Pullo leads the pack. My Roman history is pretty rusty but I get the feeling it's fairly accurate. The opening scene (and music) is the best since the snake slithered across the television screen at the beginning of I, Claudius. So sorry next season will be the last. Sorrier still, the HBO did very little to promote this wonderful series. I cannot see how this show can ever be broadcast on network or commercial cable. They would have to cut 3/4 of each episode. And I'm waiting for the s/t to come out; I love Jeff Beal's music.
