I, Caesar – The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (1997)
S1E1 Julius Ceasar: I Am Not King but Caesar
Episode Overview
Julius Caesar transformed battlefield triumphs into political dominance. His relentless ambition built an empire of staggering scale, and his name became synonymous with the rulers who followed. For two millennia, he has embodied power and grandeur. Yet, to his own people, Caesar was an arrogant opportunist, a reckless gambler, and a dictator who tore down the Roman Republic, clearing the path for imperial rule. From his military genius to the daggers of the Ides of March, *I, Caesar* explores the legendary figure whose brilliance and resolve shaped an empire that endured for centuries.