Those About to Die
2024 · Peacock · 56 min · 1 season
S01E10 · Let the Games Begin
Fri, 19 July, 2:00 am
Kwame and Viggo fight; Tenax spares a life in exchange for help; Domitian pulls one over on Titus.
About
Those About to Die is a large-scale drama set within the spectacular, complex, and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties. The large scale Ancient Rome gladiatorial epic is inspired by the nonfiction classic from acclaimed author Daniel Mannix.
Episodes
- E01
Rise or Die
Fri, 19 July· 55 minThe elite plot against rioters; horses are sold for the Roman Games; an African family is kidnapped.
- E02
Trust None
Fri, 19 July· 59 minTenax and Domitian form a racing faction and recruit Scorpus; Vespasian ponders on his successor.
- E03
Death's Door
Fri, 19 July· 58 minKwame and Viggo bond; Queen Berenice warns Titus of Domitian's plans; Vespasian picks an heir.
- E04
Fool's Bet
Fri, 19 July· 58 minTitus shuts down the Gold Faction; Scorpus joins the White Faction; Tenax meets a man from his past.
- E05
Betrayal
Fri, 19 July· 50 minTitus rehabilitates his image; Tenax's past is revealed; Kwame prepares for his fight with Flamma.
- E06
Blood Relation
Fri, 19 July· 56 minMount Vesuvius erupts; Titus punishes Marsus and the Patricians; Tenax is wounded in a battle.
- E07
Death's Bed
Fri, 19 July· 56 minTenax reveals his past to Cala; Andria and Fonsoa win races; Kwame faces Flamma in a rematch.
- E08
All or Nothing
Fri, 19 July· 53 minAfter a racetrack accident, Elia blames Scorpus; Elia joins the Blue Faction for revenge.
- E09
The Die Is Cast
Fri, 19 July· 57 minElia enters a revenge race with Scorpus; Tenax puts on a public execution for the Patricians.
- E10
Let the Games Begin
Fri, 19 July· 58 minKwame and Viggo fight; Tenax spares a life in exchange for help; Domitian pulls one over on Titus.
Cast
Gabriella Pession
Antonia
Iwan Rheon
Tenax
Sara Martins
Cala
Tom Hughes
Titus
Jojo Macari
Domitian
Moe Hashim
Kwame
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Viggo
