Actually, none of the belligerents really lost the war. The last of the Julian emperor, Nero, has blood in his veins from Caesar, Octavian and Livia, Octavia and Antony, Agrippa, and, last but not least, Venus and Mars themselves. Ok, let's forget about Cicero and Brutus, and Pompey, though this latter had a chance -when married to Julia, daughter of Caesar- but didn't take it.
Love it ! Just finished watching the second season, again ! but I just can't get enough of this series !!!!! and time after time the last scene brings tears to my eyes :(
I think it was perfect and symmetrical to end the series after the second season. For the first season, it was the start of something, and the second season was the end of something. Or for the first season, it was the end of something, and the second season was the beginning of something. It continually recycles and everytime I've watched the series, I always draw new interpretations. This series joins the pantheon of HBO gods.
Thanks so much Ollethka for posting this! I've been looking for the music from this scene forever. It was my favorite moment from the entire series. The look on Attia's face when she sees Antony is heartbreaking. I loved them together. I still can't believe HBO cancelled this amazing series. At least TPTB at HBO now realize what a mistake they made. Thanks again!
@TheHibye65 I totally agree with you I had tears in my eyes when I saw those eyes saying goodbye to the Attia's love of her life... after this Im still wanting more Rome.. I love history and the Roman empire is one of the best.. and Thanks too to Ollethka for the song
@pau8x I loved Antony and Attia. I also had tears in my eyes during the final scene. Attia never stopped loving Antony, and I believe he still loved her. Even after all these years I'm also still craving more Rome. I love history as well. Even though I knew the history, Rome still surpised me. Hopefully, the production of "I, Claudius" HBO is currently making will fill the void. Maybe they'll cast James Purefoy (Antony) and Polly Walker (Attia) in it. I need to see them together again.
@TheHibye65 Hopefully we can see them both of them again... They are such great actors very strong and with powerful emotions!! they make such a wonderful pair.. but we will see what happens
@johnkerry7 I've seen the 70's version of I, Claudius and I really enjoyed it. I don't know if the HBO version can top it but I hope so. Watching the original I, Claudius made me realize how many stories were left for Rome to tell. We never got to see Octavian's full reign, as well watch Livia enact all her treachery. So much potential wasted by short sighted executives.
@TheHibye65 I don't think they cancelled it really..But it ended. After Emperor Augustus there were 100 years of Peace it would been kinda boring to just watch them smoke pot and drink wine
@TheHibye65 The series was not cancelled, it ended because the story was told and brilliantly so.
If you want to see the nuts and bolts of Octavian's (Augustus') reign, watch the magnificent PBS series "I, Claudius." How historically authentic that series pretended to be is neither here nor there. The drama was mind-boggling.
Comment removed
sauteedsimian 6 days ago
Actually, none of the belligerents really lost the war. The last of the Julian emperor, Nero, has blood in his veins from Caesar, Octavian and Livia, Octavia and Antony, Agrippa, and, last but not least, Venus and Mars themselves. Ok, let's forget about Cicero and Brutus, and Pompey, though this latter had a chance -when married to Julia, daughter of Caesar- but didn't take it.
IrianZamJaya 1 month ago
Love it ! Just finished watching the second season, again ! but I just can't get enough of this series !!!!! and time after time the last scene brings tears to my eyes :(
mattyliciousbabe 2 months ago
Everytime Atia sees the effigies of Antony and Cleopatra go by, I lose it. Every. single. time.
saturninesmile 4 months ago
Comment removed
ThisIsAnthonyJames92 5 months ago
I think it was perfect and symmetrical to end the series after the second season. For the first season, it was the start of something, and the second season was the end of something. Or for the first season, it was the end of something, and the second season was the beginning of something. It continually recycles and everytime I've watched the series, I always draw new interpretations. This series joins the pantheon of HBO gods.
kofiend 6 months ago 12
@kofiend well said
thegamefox1 3 months ago
@kofiend
The show should have been 3 seasons.
Season 1 - Rise of Caesar. Caesar's death.
Season 2 - Rise of Antony and the triumvirate. Brutus' death.
Season 3 - Fall of Antony. Rise of Octavian. Antony and Cleopatra's deaths.
The show deserved 3 seasons just like this.
eXcommunicate1979 1 month ago
@eXcommunicate1979 i agree. i loved the series but it was so rushed
fleurgi 1 month ago
Darn but I only like the ending melody.
sho1oo 6 months ago
wow nice, i was just lookin for it
sho1oo 6 months ago
Thanks so much Ollethka for posting this! I've been looking for the music from this scene forever. It was my favorite moment from the entire series. The look on Attia's face when she sees Antony is heartbreaking. I loved them together. I still can't believe HBO cancelled this amazing series. At least TPTB at HBO now realize what a mistake they made. Thanks again!
TheHibye65 7 months ago 12
@TheHibye65 I totally agree with you I had tears in my eyes when I saw those eyes saying goodbye to the Attia's love of her life... after this Im still wanting more Rome.. I love history and the Roman empire is one of the best.. and Thanks too to Ollethka for the song
pau8x 4 months ago
@pau8x I loved Antony and Attia. I also had tears in my eyes during the final scene. Attia never stopped loving Antony, and I believe he still loved her. Even after all these years I'm also still craving more Rome. I love history as well. Even though I knew the history, Rome still surpised me. Hopefully, the production of "I, Claudius" HBO is currently making will fill the void. Maybe they'll cast James Purefoy (Antony) and Polly Walker (Attia) in it. I need to see them together again.
TheHibye65 4 months ago
@TheHibye65 Hopefully we can see them both of them again... They are such great actors very strong and with powerful emotions!! they make such a wonderful pair.. but we will see what happens
pau8x 4 months ago
@TheHibye65 I Claudius (the 70's version) takes place a few years after Rome Season 2. Its already a great continuation of Romes series.
johnkerry7 2 months ago
@johnkerry7 I've seen the 70's version of I, Claudius and I really enjoyed it. I don't know if the HBO version can top it but I hope so. Watching the original I, Claudius made me realize how many stories were left for Rome to tell. We never got to see Octavian's full reign, as well watch Livia enact all her treachery. So much potential wasted by short sighted executives.
TheHibye65 2 months ago
@TheHibye65 but thats my point, I, Claudius already showed all that :D
johnkerry7 2 months ago
@pau8x yes, poor the Attia, too bad the Antony had to die
trenchwire 3 months ago
@TheHibye65 I don't think they cancelled it really..But it ended. After Emperor Augustus there were 100 years of Peace it would been kinda boring to just watch them smoke pot and drink wine
Tonzai2002 3 months ago
@TheHibye65 The series was not cancelled, it ended because the story was told and brilliantly so.
If you want to see the nuts and bolts of Octavian's (Augustus') reign, watch the magnificent PBS series "I, Claudius." How historically authentic that series pretended to be is neither here nor there. The drama was mind-boggling.
WTFOVER1901 3 weeks ago
2:09 to 2:19 That reminds me a known melody, but which one?
alternatitude 7 months ago
@alternatitude the triumph of Caesar
TheSebiful 5 months ago
Comment removed
alternatitude 7 months ago
Comment removed
Apophis150 8 months ago