Jul 04 2007

Rome 2.5 Heroes of the Republic

Published by Fence under Moving Pictures, TV

Dir: Alik Sakharov
Writ: Mere Smith

After the excitement of the last episode it seems that Timon has refound religion[1] as this episode begins with him and his brother praying at Temple. I do wonder will this last[2] But there isn’t too much time to think about this as soon we switch attention to Mark Anthony in the woods. With a beard. And a nasty, nasty beard it is too. So nasty we don’t really spend much time watching him gut the deer he’s been hunting. Instead we return to Lamb and Chicken, and the rescued children. Chicken suggests that they maybe shouldn’t return to the life of crime[3] and brutality, seeing as Anthony isn’t around and his orders really don’t stand. Lamb, of course, is steadfast in his duty and says that of course they will take up their old duties, keeping the peace through mafia-esque activities on the Avantine[4] While they discuss this, and meet up with some soldiers who fill in all the details about Caesar, we switch attention to the children in the back of the wagon. They are planning to run away, but must wait until they can make some money.

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Linknotes:
  1. he must have had SOME religion in the first place so all I think that refound is accurate
  2. and indeed, what it will lead to. Nothing good and happy I’m betting
  3. he really has turned quite sensible
  4. order through chaos! peace through crime! etc
Tags: Alik Sakharov, Chicken and Lamb, duty, Heroes of the Republic, historical fiction, Kevin McKidd, loyalty, Lucius Vorenus, Mere Smith, Ray Stevenson, Roman Empire, Rome, Rome 2.05, telly, Timon, Titus Pullo, violence, War

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