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The Ram Has Touched the Wall

The Ram Has Touched the Wall

Rome S1:E5
8.3
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Caesar weighs Pompey's counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorenus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of business setbacks leave him with little income to support his family. A jealous Atia concocts a clever scheme to separate Caesar from Servilia. Pullo is recruited to tutor Octavian in the art of soldiering, but ends up learning a lesson or two from the boy.

Series Synopsis

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Episode Details

Series
Rome
Season
1
Episode
5
Series Rating
8.3/10
Total Seasons
2

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