Rome - Season 1 Episode 1 The Stolen Eagle
Eager to return to Rome after eight long years of war, Gaius Julius Caesar ends his campaign with a resounding triumph in Gaul, and news of a shattering personal loss at home. In Rome, Caesar's old friend Pompey is counselled by the Senate, who worry about Caesar's growing popularity. Two soldiers are enlisted to find the army's stolen gold standard. Atia is careful to play both sides of an escalating power struggle.
- Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
- Studio: HBO
- Keyword: rome, italy, roman empire, ancient rome, betrayal, soldier, rise to power, historical drama, 1st century, political rival
- Cast: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy, Polly Walker, Tobias Menzies