The only reason it is I Claudius, and not The Caesars, that people remember and fawn over today is The Caesars is in black and white and did not get nearly as much hype in its day.
It is a damn shame, as The Caesars is a superior show to I Claudius, from the acting to the choice of actors, to the portrayal of the main characters, it is simply far better.
Augustus, Tiberius, Germanicus, Claudius and Caligula are excellently portrayed here as believable human beings, with human motives, not like the tiresome 2d grotesques and borderline psychotics in I Claudius. Tiberius's character especially moved me.
If only it had been made in colour, it would be vastly more known and have the respect that is due to this wonderful show.
Instead of remaking, I Claudius, THIS should be remade with the same script. It is miles ahead.
Buy it or steal it, you are missing out.
It is a damn shame, as The Caesars is a superior show to I Claudius, from the acting to the choice of actors, to the portrayal of the main characters, it is simply far better.
Augustus, Tiberius, Germanicus, Claudius and Caligula are excellently portrayed here as believable human beings, with human motives, not like the tiresome 2d grotesques and borderline psychotics in I Claudius. Tiberius's character especially moved me.
If only it had been made in colour, it would be vastly more known and have the respect that is due to this wonderful show.
Instead of remaking, I Claudius, THIS should be remade with the same script. It is miles ahead.
Buy it or steal it, you are missing out.