A.D.
Seen it?1985 | 1 seasons | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A.D. is a 1985 television drama miniseries created and written by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess, based on Burgess' historical novel The Kingdom of the Wicked. The five-part serial is considered the third and final part of a trilogy, preceded by Moses the Lawgiver (1974) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977). Set just after Jesus' Crucifixion, the lives and adventures of His disciples are explored, and events in Rome during the reigns of Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess
- Susan SarandonLivilla
- Ben VereenEthiopian
- Tony VogelAquila
- Vincent RiottaStephanus
- Rebecca SaireRuth
- Tom DurhamKleopas
- Anthony PedleyZachäus
- Harold KasketKaiphas
- Ralph ArlissSamuel
- Mike GwilymPallas