Those About to Die

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Those About to Die - Plot Synopsis: THOSE ABOUT TO DIE is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told -- the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most... blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.     directed by   Roland Emmerich, Marco Kreuzpaintner (various episodes)  starring   Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, Emilio Sakraya, David Wurawa, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Eneko Sagardoy, Romana Maggiora Vergano  release date   July 18, 2024 (on Peacock)

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00:00Life is of little value in Rome, living in the shadow of the rich and powerful, but all

00:11of this is about to change.

00:17Soon I shall cross to the kingdom of darkness, but nothing is more important than protecting

00:24our beloved Rome.

00:27Our enemies in Rome are dangerous.

00:37My children have been taken from me.

00:39You need money, lots of money.

00:41I will find a way.

00:43I will be master of these games.

00:47I know what they crave, and I can devise entertainment that will feed that craving.

00:52My son.

00:54Show them you can fight.

00:56Then we will see each other again.

01:08Twenty years ago, I scavenged.

01:10One beating taken, one beating given, one ugly errand at a time.

01:14I thought you were dead.

01:16I'm going to take everything from you.

01:18Anything can happen.

01:20Even plebeians like us might rule this city.

01:30The moment is upon us.

01:32Kill,

01:34or be killed.

01:38Let the games begin!

01:48you

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