Cleopatra
Cleopatra Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
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"Glossy costume-epic melodrama over historical nuance"
This two-part miniseries traces the life of Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt, from her rise to power through her entanglements with Rome's most powerful men. Told across a compressed television runtime, it moves briskly through political intrigue, romance, and spectacle, leaning on lavish costumes and sets typical of the era's sweeping historical epics. The pacing feels more like a soap opera than a rigorous history lesson, prioritizing melodrama and star power over nuance. It's a glossy, old-fashioned costume drama built for casual weekend viewing rather than serious historical study.
the lavish costumes and sets that recreate ancient Egypt and Rome with old-fashioned epic flair.
you want a historically rigorous account rather than a soapy, romance-driven retelling.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Part 1 | 7.2 | 62 | 88 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Part 2 | 7.2 | 58 | 44 min |