I, Claudius
Seen it?1976 | 1 seasons | 55 min | Drama, War & Politics
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Shōgun, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 11 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Acclaimed blackly comic historical drama series. Set amidst a web of power, corruption and lies, it chronicles the reigns of the Roman emperors - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and finally Claudius.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- 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 impactStrong
About 251K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Martin Lisemore, Herbert Wise, Jack Pulman
- Derek JacobiClaudius