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El Floppo
Footballguy
:X Nice to see the Pullo back biting that guys tongue out of his mouth.Hard to believe there are only 2 episodes left.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Nice to see the Pullo back biting that guys tongue out of his mouth.Hard to believe there are only 2 episodes left.
Dave Baker
Damn glad to meet you
A wonderful series that is ending too soon. Almost as good as it gets. HBO did right with this one. A shame it proved too costly to continue for a third season.
koby925
Footballguy
I'd be happy with a spin-off series that just consisted of Pullo and Vorenus kicking butt every week. Pullo is
I don't mind Cleopatra and her little see through outfits, either. 
Rovers
Footballguy
Great episode! That worm with the curly-Q hair that seduced Varenus' daughter got his too. Axe right into the breadbasket! 
Funny, it was always Pullo who was trying to talk Varenus into peaceful negotiations. What will he do to that madaam when he finds out she killed his wife?
Pullo has a freakin steel plate in his head. But, he still head butts that guy into near unconscousness? Oh well, that's Hollywood Italian style for ya! Pullo rules.
Funny, it was always Pullo who was trying to talk Varenus into peaceful negotiations. What will he do to that madaam when he finds out she killed his wife?Pullo has a freakin steel plate in his head. But, he still head butts that guy into near unconscousness? Oh well, that's Hollywood Italian style for ya! Pullo rules.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
As everything raps up, are they going to kill everyone off or are they going to do some 'live happily ever after' crap?
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Dave Baker
Damn glad to meet you
Not sure if they'll have time to end it the way things happened (at least with Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra). I wonder how much they knew about this being the final season before ending filming?
Sammy3469
Footballguy
With the previews from next week, it looks like they sort of combined a few of the real life years in the last episode and the one coming up, so I wouldn't be surprised if they got to that point.
Titus Pullo
Footballguy
Titus Pullo
Footballguy
I'd be happy with a spin-off series that just consisted of Pullo and Vorenus kicking butt every week. Pullo is
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I couldn't agree more.The worst words I've heard in a long time are "Only 2 more episodes".
I couldn't agree more.The worst words I've heard in a long time are "Only 2 more episodes".
This series had enough storylines to go on for years. It's a shame.
ScottNorwood
Footballcutie
The actor who plays Vorenus is spectacular
Red Apples
Footballguy
wow, what an intense episode tonight...
will pullo and vorenus face off in the next episode?
will pullo and vorenus face off in the next episode?
El Floppo
Footballguy
I'm guessing yes- and fatally.I flat-out love the show, so take this with a grain of salt- I think the writing/story-telling has suffered slighlt in the last few episodes as it "rushes" to finish up. Don't get me wrong- still written and told well, just feels like things are happening between the characters that seem to need more time to flesh out.Red Apples said:
Who am I kidding... it's frigging brilliant- just ending too damn soon!
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Yes. This is where the series has been heading from the start.Red Apples said:
I'm guessing yes- and fatally.I flat-out love the show, so take this with a grain of salt- I think the writing/story-telling has suffered slighlt in the last few episodes as it "rushes" to finish up. Don't get me wrong- still written and told well, just feels like things are happening between the characters that seem to need more time to flesh out.Red Apples said:
Who am I kidding... it's frigging brilliant- just ending too damn soon!
Sad there is only 1 episode leftThat's what I thought when this season started, but I don't think so now, at least not to the death. They'd rather kill themselves than each other. And no one mentioned that last night's was by far the most booby-rific episode yet. 3 different sets and they all looked fabulisimo!Red Apples said:
Crimson Hawk
Axis of Evel
Rovers
Footballguy
I thought that was a great scene when Vorinus is telling Caesarion about his father... who is actually Pullo. Octavian eventually murders Caesarion... but as far as the series goes, all Pullo had to do was to tell Octavian that the kid was his. This last epsisode should have been a two hour special. Ther is an awful lot to jam into 60 minutes now. The Battle of Acctium, the Pullo/Vorenus confrontation (they were careful to not show either character in the preview) suicides of Antony and Cleopatra, etc.
Frankly, I find it a bit hard to swallow that HBO has to keep killing their best shows (Deadwood) claiming it's too expensive. These character actors are cheap compared to the whole Soprano's series... and if the sets are already built, why is it too expensive? Especailly when the BBC is sharing the cost?
Frankly, I find it a bit hard to swallow that HBO has to keep killing their best shows (Deadwood) claiming it's too expensive. These character actors are cheap compared to the whole Soprano's series... and if the sets are already built, why is it too expensive? Especailly when the BBC is sharing the cost?
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Bait and switch... 'here is a gotta watch tv show ONLY on HBO... buy our service.... oops, too expensive.... next show'
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
The BBC pulled out, but still that doesn't explain it all.
Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
Ummm- I know it's from history and all. but some of us can't remember what they ate for dinner last night, let alone what I... I mean they learned from High School history classes. A lil' less spoilage next time, please.Rovers said:
Oh... there is no next time-
Rovers
Footballguy
Er.... sorry about that... I figured anyone watching probably knew the history. But, that doesn't mean they will follow history. Octavian's mother was long dead by the time all this stuff happens. That, and the fact that Caesarion is Pullo's kid is entirely fictional... so they may have some surprise twists in there yet. Both Brutus and Cassius had their slaves kill them, they didn't die in battle the way the series depicts it. So, they could rewrite history again...Ummm- I know it's from history and all. but some of us can't remember what they ate for dinner last night, let alone what I... I mean they learned from High School history classes. A lil' less spoilage next time, please.Rovers said:
Oh... there is no next time-
Shrek
Having a great season
Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wife Great scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Great scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wife
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Yea- did not think she was very attractive before that scene..... she is hotter than she appears.Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wifeGreat scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Rovers
Footballguy
They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wife
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
El Floppo
Footballguy
They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wife
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Not saying the didn't look droolingly good, but the tongue biting scene was a lot more realistic looking than those gravity defying silos.
Rovers
Footballguy
They were almost hitting her in the chin! Plastic surgery has come a long ways.They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wifeGreat scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Gotta disagree. Just watched it again and they are real.El Floppo said:Rovers said:They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?El Floppo said:I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wifeGreat scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
Shrek
Having a great season
****MILD SPOILER ALERT****When Octavian is telling Pullo that Caesarion will have to be killed because Antony names him the king-in-waiting of Rome, I thought they sort of tried to kill a fly with a sledgehammer. They went to a lot of trouble to have Octavian spell out the whole thing, then you have to see the over-wrought reaction on Pullo's face. I thought that was a little bit cheesy. I mean, how could Pullo even know if the child was actually his? He spent one night with Cleopatra. What, now he's a doctor and knows about dates of conception, etc? And I'd be willing to bet that they're going to work in the "Pullo intervening on his child's behalf" angle. They've already killed off Pullo's wife and child and made a big deal out of Pullo's killing of the whore after she reveals that she was the one who poisoned them. In the final episode, I could see Octavian attempting to kill Caesarion, Pullo intervenes, and is killed by Octavian or his guards. Too bad that this series is ending, just as it was with Carnivale and Deadwood. With the vast popularity of these shows, I also find it strange that they keep ending them after short runs.
massraider
Footballguy
THe slave chick?Yes, they showed them, and yeah, they are real.TannerBoyle said:Have they ever shown Gaia's hoots? I don't remember seeing them bare but they look fake under clothes.Gotta disagree. Just watched it again and they are real.They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wifeGreat scene between Vorenus and Antony, where Vorenus relays the message from Octavia. And the scene with Pullo and the whore was very intense. All around fantastic epiosde.
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.Not saying the didn't look droolingly good, but the tongue biting scene was a lot more realistic looking than those gravity defying silos.
massraider
Footballguy
Right, that's who I thought. Real.TannerBoyle said:Um...the whore/madam chick that killed Pullo's wife...THe slave chick?Yes, they showed them, and yeah, they are real.TannerBoyle said:Have they ever shown Gaia's hoots? I don't remember seeing them bare but they look fake under clothes.Gotta disagree. Just watched it again and they are real.They moved pretty good for fakers though, don't ya think?I forget- did the Romans use Silicon or Saline?Great episode. Really, the best of the season IMO. At least now we can see the necessity for switching the actors who play Octavian, as the passage of years would have been much harder to sell now than in previous episodes. Nice set on Octavian's wife
I also agree that we will probably see a Vorenus/Pullo showdown. I think Pullo realized it right when Octavian asked him to accompany him, which is why he seemed hesitant. I also hope the last episode is a longer special, because it seems like there are a lot of storylines to tie up in a short remaining time.
massraider
Footballguy
Very much so. Since Vorenus' wife did a Louganis off the railing, she's my favorite.
HellToupee
Footballguy
It's better to burn out than fade away but I'm need more Rome than tonights end of the run
HellToupee
Footballguy
"Whores , hermaphrodites & lickspittles"
El Floppo
Footballguy
................... That was jawdroppingly good. Far better than any movie I've seen in recent memory. Between Rome and BSG last night, TV kicked Hollywood's rump up and down media-land.I can't believe it's over- so we get a little bit more Sopranos, and then it's HBO.An absolutely fantastic series - eventhough I thought it went out with a bit of a whimper last night for the finale. I was a little dissapointed Vorenus went out like that.
HBO always pisses me off by cancelling these shows - but maybe that's what makes them so good?
Dream On
Band of Brothers
Rome
Deadwood
HBO always pisses me off by cancelling these shows - but maybe that's what makes them so good?
Dream On
Band of Brothers
Rome
Deadwood
Bevo
Footballguy
Did Vorenus actually die at the end of the show? He looked like he died several times after he was stabbed then he would open his eyes again. Looked like he opened his eyes again at the very end. Maybe a sliver of a chance for the show to continue?
Damn I hate that they are killing this show and it has me grasping for straws.
Damn I hate that they are killing this show and it has me grasping for straws.
It was very vague.He certainly didn't look good at all but they never showed him actualy dead. He thought he was a goner though.Did Vorenus actually die at the end of the show? He looked like he died several times after he was stabbed then he would open his eyes again. Looked like he opened his eyes again at the very end. Maybe a sliver of a chance for the show to continue?Damn I hate that they are killing this show and it has me grasping for straws.
Apes with Guns
Footballguy
This will be missed.
How many more years until The Song of Ice and Fire?
How many more years until The Song of Ice and Fire?
