Those About to Die
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49 on Metacritic), 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.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 158K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Robert Rodat
- Anthony HopkinsEmperor Vespasian
- Tom HughesTitus Flavianus
- Jojo MacariDomitian
- Iwan RheonTenax
- Gabriella PessionAntonia
- Rupert Penry-JonesMarsus
- Lara WolfBerenice
- Sara MartinsCala
- Kyshan WilsonAura
- Alicia Ann EdogamheJula