Rome Octavian explain situation to Lucius and Pullo HD
1. Rome (2005–2007, HBO)
- Main Characters:
- Titus Pullo (you mentioned as your favorite) – portrayed by Ray Stevenson.
- Lucius Vorenus – Pullo’s counterpart and fellow soldier.
- Atia of the Julii – known as Mother Atia, fictionalized mother of Octavian.
- Gaius Octavian – the young future emperor Augustus.
- Mark Antony – a central political and military figure.
- Titus Pullo (you mentioned as your favorite) – portrayed by Ray Stevenson.
- Themes: Power struggles, civil war, transformation of the Roman Republic into the Empire.
- Notable for: Gritty realism, complex politics, and personal drama.
- Quote connections:
- "Octavian would grow up to be the greatest statesman" → this tracks his rise to Augustus.
- "Mother Atia vs. Octavian is strong as an ox" → their complex mother-son dynamic.
- "That boy had a wise mother" and references to buying a virgin girl → likely a fictionalized or dramatized subplot from later episodes.
- "Octavian would grow up to be the greatest statesman" → this tracks his rise to Augustus.
2. Borgia (2011–2014, European production)
- A separate series set during the Renaissance, not ancient Rome.
- The name Borgia appears in your notes, but it’s not part of HBO’s Rome.
- Possibly mentioned for thematic comparison – both involve political ambition, family drama, and power.
3. Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO)
- You mention Podrick Payne (you wrote "Podric") and Tywin Lannister – both characters from Game of Thrones.
- You seem to be comparing Pullo to Tywin as top-tier favorite characters.
- The reference to Podrick Payne alongside “The Emperor of Rome” is likely metaphorical—mixing modern pop culture with ancient drama.
Summary of Shows and References:
| TV Series | Characters Referenced | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rome (HBO) | Titus Pullo, Lucius Vorenus, Atia, Octavian (Augustus), Mark Antony | Historical fiction set during fall of Roman Republic |
| Borgia | Rodrigo Borgia, Cesare, Lucrezia (not directly related to ancient Rome) | Political drama in Renaissance Italy |
| Game of Thrones | Podrick Payne, Tywin Lannister | Used for comparison—strong characters, power plays |
If you're thinking of writing or analyzing a crossover, mashup, or comparison piece—like "Pullo vs. Tywin" or "Octavian vs. Lannister kingship"—I'd love to help shape that. Want to explore that angle?
https://youtube.com/shorts/UOV6G_rq6D0?si=ZFmCPmOl-uMx-lMf
Rome tv series: Podric payne>>> The Emperor of Rome
Cast: Ray Stevenson, Mary Ingalls, Augustus, and his nephew Tiberius,
Allegra, one of the greatest episodes in T.V. history.
Borgia, Mother Atia vs. Octavian is strong as an OX - Like bull
Pullo is my favorite character in TV history, next to Tywin Lannister
Characters names: Titus Pullout, Borgia, Mother Atia, son Octavian,
@HobartBloke
7 hours ago
Octavian would grow up to be the greatest statesman of all time, and one whose rule was marked by a restoration of public morality.
@rafjas9850
1 day ago
No wonder that older Octavian was so prudish and made whole acts of law about it. He was just sick of roman debauchery at his youth lol https://youtube.com/shorts/YVgfCvdrPX0?si=DczLtiWOziZASRU2 @kdog543
7 hours ago (edited)
That boy had a wise mother. In this series i watched later on Octavian fall for her and forced his Queen mom to buy her from the whorehouse, for she was a special virgin girl, why her price was 100 times more then a basic girl and then i think her cost was 30 times that i think or 3k forget exactly
