In spite of being burned by TNT's last attempt at historical drama, I thought I'd give this one a go round. On first glance, it very pretty (and damm, is Chris Noth aging well!), but also very condensed. Rather like reading the condensed cliffs notes of the late roman republic. For the length of time that this thing is supposed to cover (Sulla through Ceasear's death, I believe) it sould be about the length of I, Cladius.

After part one, I have no *major* gripes, but I am realizing that knowing the history it's all based on spoils things a bit. (As soon as someone gives their name, I can tell you how they die. The fact that it all *actually happened* makes this a touch depressing.) As for historical accuracy... eh. They're getting it close enough that I'm not going to quibble. (Well, not right now, at any rate.)