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But commodus had a plan

Less than a year into his reign, Commodus throws lavish games To celebrate the end of his...

Colosseum • S01E07 • 2022

But commodus had a plan, And it really was to ignore the senate And to appeal directly to the people. - To win the people over, Commodus has an incredible tool at his disposal. He has the games. Narrator: Less than a year into his reign, Commodus throws lavish games To celebrate the end of his father's barbarian wars. [crowd cheering] ♪ ♪ - Because it was such an important event, The imperial family,
such as his sister lucilla Would be there, And, of course, the senate themselves. So they would have been witness to this event. [fighters shouting] ♪ ♪ For the senate, they understand
that this is an absolute joke

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But commodus had a plan,

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And it really was to ignore the senate

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And to appeal directly to the people.

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- To win the people over,

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Commodus has an incredible tool at his disposal.

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He has the games.

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Narrator: Less than a year into his reign,

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Commodus throws lavish games

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To celebrate the end of his father's barbarian wars.

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[crowd cheering]

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♪ ♪

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- Because it was such an important event,

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The imperial family, such as his sister lucilla

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Would be there,

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And, of course, the senate themselves.

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So they would have been witness to this event.

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[fighters shouting]

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♪ ♪

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For the senate, they understand that this is an absolute joke.

Duration

52 seconds

Views

37

Timestamp in Movie

00:13:59

Uploaded

May 05, 2025

Season

1

Episode

7

Genres

action, drama, history

Production

October Films,Dune Films

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Movie Summary

It showcases the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the Colosseum, one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity.