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George R.R. Martin Is A Big Fan Of This Famous Series On HBO Max
George R.R. Martin praises the historical drama for its depth and compelling storylines that resonate with personal struggles.
George R.R. Martin repeatedly shows that his taste in television is as thoughtful as in his books. He speaks with remarkable admiration for Rome, HBO's historical drama series.
In various blog posts, he has expressed that he still misses the show. The power struggles, brutality, and political games remind him of his own world of Westeros, even though Rome is set in a very different era.
According to Martin, the series is precisely what he hoped for. 9ome is exactly as good as I had hoped, and it provides a great contrast with all modern series,” he wrote. He also admitted that he still misses "is monthly dose of Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus." What appeals to him the most is how historical events are intricately woven with personal dramas.
Rome follows two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, who become involved in major upheavals in Roman history. Julius Caesar returns from Gaul, the republic teeters, and eventually, the empire emerges. Through their eyes, we see how power, loyalty, and ambition are all defining, even for ordinary people who accidentally find themselves at the center of history.
The series boasts an impressive 8.7 on IMDb. This ranks Rome among the highest-rated historical drama series of the past twenty years. The complete series Rome is via HBO Max. For those who enjoy brutal history and political drama, it remains a must-watch.
In various blog posts, he has expressed that he still misses the show. The power struggles, brutality, and political games remind him of his own world of Westeros, even though Rome is set in a very different era.
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According to Martin, the series is precisely what he hoped for. 9ome is exactly as good as I had hoped, and it provides a great contrast with all modern series,” he wrote. He also admitted that he still misses "is monthly dose of Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus." What appeals to him the most is how historical events are intricately woven with personal dramas.
Rome follows two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, who become involved in major upheavals in Roman history. Julius Caesar returns from Gaul, the republic teeters, and eventually, the empire emerges. Through their eyes, we see how power, loyalty, and ambition are all defining, even for ordinary people who accidentally find themselves at the center of history.
High-rated historical drama
The series boasts an impressive 8.7 on IMDb. This ranks Rome among the highest-rated historical drama series of the past twenty years. The complete series Rome is via HBO Max. For those who enjoy brutal history and political drama, it remains a must-watch.
