When I die , play this video at my funeral.. Its SO good..

Octavia: "Congratulations, you are now king" Augustus: "Not king...merely first citizien."

I learned 2 things from watching Rome... 1. Don’t mess with Octavian. And 2. Don’t mess with Octavian.

Everyone else underestimated him except for Caesar. Great leader recognizes another great leader.

Rome's creator Bruno Heller said that he had every intention of expanding the show for 5 consecutive Seasons. -Season 01 was to be about Julius Caesar's rise and fall. -Season 02 was to be about Marc Antony running the Republic and Octavian bonding with Agrippa. It would've concluded with the death of Brutus and the formation of the Second Triumvirate. -Season 03 was to be entirely about the Second Triumvirate with Simon Woods' Octavian and James Purefoy's Marc Antony having more screen time. It would've concluded with Marc Antony's departure from Rome to Egypt. -Season 04 was to be about Marc Antony's demise and Octavian's rise to power as Caesar Augustus. It would've ended with Octavian assuming total control of Rome and it's Provinces essentially forming the Roman Empire. -Season 05 was to be about how Augustus ruled as Imperator and most importantly his interactions with Judea and Herod (you can clearly see the show was building up to this when Herod made an appearance in Season 02). The season was essentially gonna be the final season and it was to end with Augustus passing away and the rise of the Messiah. Bruno Heller said he had written the necessary parameters and while he was filling the narrative cavities of Season 02, HBO called him up and said that it was to be the last season. So Bruno had to compress the entire storyline into one season. HBO really fucked up on this one.

This show should have been 5 or 6 seasons....or more.

Octavian played the game of thrones and won!

My favourite part is when he exclaims. “Who shall tell my Legions, who loved Caesar as I did, that it is not murder.” As centurions draw their swords in the foreground.

“Did I do well? Then applaud me as I exit.” Believed to be Augustus’ last words.

12 years later, people are still uploading Rome content. Given how GoT ended, I'm not sure the same will apply to it.

Augustus built his empire out of blood and war, but I think he is one of the few dictator in history who managed to stay relatively uncorrupted by power and laid the groundwork for his empire to endure. It paved the way for the Flavian Dynasty and The Five Good Emperors which ensured over a century of peace and prosperity. Imagine, traveling from Britain to Egypt and you will still be in Rome. He isn’t a saint, but he is certainly one of the most fascinating rulers in history, to have wielded so much power that his legacy echo across time.

19 years old and already Military and Civil Dictator of Rome. He was everything the Senators feared Caesar would be...and Rome was better for it.

Julius Caesar started it. Augustus Caesar finished it.

Emperor Augustus' last words were.. "Did I do well? Then applaud as I exit.."

Octavian never made a mistake, he played the game like a master and won.

Octavian was always my favorite character from the show. He reminds me of a quote I read from one feudal-era samurai talking about another: "If we face him, we have drawn the worst luck. He's not as fast or as strong as some warriors, but he never gives up. Even backed into a corner, he won't budge and won't overplay his hand. He's a man who beats you in the end."

This Octavian was cold as ice....loved the first actor who played Octavian too, that kid was certainly the sharpest knife in the drawer.

"May he be luckier than Augustus, and better than Trajan" Augustus was lucky to inherit Caesar's fortunes and name. He used these to help him create the Roman Empire. Trajan was a general and inherited the empire and during his reign, Rome was at it's peak condition.

"In order to ensure the stability and continuing stability, THE REPUBLIC WILL BE REORGANIZED INTO THE FIRST. ROMAN. EMPIRE. FOR A SAFER AND SECURER... SOCIETY"

Octavian succeeded where Caesar failed. He ensured he was surrounded by capable men loyal to him alone, manipulated his enemies, restored peace and prosperity to Rome, changed virtually every aspect of Roman life, and forged an empire out of a republic. Others underestimated him at their peril. Even in modern times, the influence of his work remains, in everything from architecture to politics to language. Few figures have had such an immense and lasting impact. Truly, he is one of the greatest and most accomplished leaders in world history.

"I am Caesar himself."

We still live in the world he and his father created. The show has an amazing line "A great many people will worship Caesar until they die", and it is true. Their names echo throughout history, inspiring respect and fascination even today. Augustus was a truly great man.

Octavian was the brains, Maecenus was the bank advisor, agrippa the iron fist.

Augustus ruled the Roman world and yet lived a simple humble life as Emperor. What a brilliant man

I love these - it’s a series underrated and often compared to Game of Thrones. No. This was the forefather to Game of Thrones. Without this there would not have been Game of Thrones. People should be worshipping this show

Simon Woods, the actor who played the adult Octavian/Augustus in Rome, gave what was in my opinion the definitive representation of what Augustus must have been like. Far from the avuncular portrayal given by Brian Blessed in I, Claudius, Woods showed us the cold, calculating, brilliant man who seized power and kept it.

I liked Octavius. He was a relentless leader but he really had a humble vision of Rome and most of all, he valued loyalty and friendship, something that lacked in those times.

You left out the very best scene, when Agrippa asks Octavian what Cleopatra’s last words to him were, and he replies, “You have a rotten soul”, to which Agrippa replies, “Ah”.

He avoided the worst mistake of his father- he didn't let his "friends" corner him.

He was actually one if not the greatest leader in human history. It's actually a historical fact that tyranny is the most effective form of government but ironically only in the hands of a select few. Most are too weak and are corrupted by absolute power. Octavian (later known as Augustus) was one such rare individual who could wield such power and not he destroyed by it. He literally saved Rome and built the Empire. This video was awesome lol

They cast Octavian pretty damn well I thought, you can hear two gladius rubbing edges just looking at his eyes. Great cast on this show imo.

I could watch a full movie about Augustus with this actor. He made the role his own.

"who would speak against the motion".... this is what grand strategy is all about.

"And so appeared upon the stage the greatest actor of his age. He put the mask of liberty over the face of a tyrant, he put upon the garb of a Republican over the body of absolute monarch"- Edward Gibbon on Augustus

Octavian was a genius

Octavian: "Rome shall be again, as she once was." Me: "A state led by a single person." Cicero: "What?" Me: "What?"

Publius Quinctilius Varus, GIVE ME BACK MY LEGIONS!!!

One of the great ironies of history is how Brutus thought he would be remembered as a hero but, instead, he is recalled as history’s greatest traitor and most cowardly assassin.

His story is better than most works of fiction. He brought in the first Pax Romana, by ending years of civil war and established Rome as the world power we still talk about today. I wander the thoughts of the petty kings who generations later fought over the corpse of the eternal Empire.

"Step away from my chair" was the moment where I went Holy Shit Octavian is different now.

There's an interesting little tale in connection with Rome, and Game of Thrones: Apparently, executives at HBO were starting to think what could possibly be the next Game of Thrones (in terms of revenue) a few years ago. Supposedly one executive came into a meeting with a whole stack of books and dumped them onto the conference table, saying "We should do this next! And there's enough material here that we could do each novel in the series as a seperate season on its own." The series of novels he dumped onto the table was Colleen McCullough's "Masters of Rome" series, which covers the entire period of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic, starting with Gaius Marius and ending with Octavian becoming Emperor. Hopefully they will take up his suggestion.

Augustus had some great qualities there is no doubt. But my favorite thing about his story is that the friends he made early on in his life became imperative to the man he became and the success he gained.

"What is left for us to do but fight him. Fight him and destroy him" God the writing in this show was unsurpassed.

Roma Invicta Ave Caesar

Hail Cesar Augustus!!! A greath tribute to Rome greatest and first emperor. The man that end a century of war... the man that avenge Cesar... the man that defeates the system and make his power survive himself.

Extremely intense performance by this actor. His meeting with Cleo, repeating her words in that low strong whisper. That is how you get people to pay attention to what they say to you. Very chilling.

Octavian avenged julius ceasar in a brutal fashion. Not only did he partake in defeating in Caesars killers. But took part in killing with anthony of their many enemies . For example he had killed 300 senators killed on Caesars death anniversary.

I loved reading about him as a child, and watching him as an adult. If only the set hadn't burnt down.

Augustus is my first ancient crush lol. I wrote essays about him in my classics degree and my masters dissertation was based on him too. Regardless of some of the historical inaccuracies (which is normal in media) I think this actor played him very well. Magnus imperator augustus.

The most superbly cast series ever. Astounding acting, fabulous writing. A damn shame it never got the 5 seasons it deserved.

The best thing to come out of Julius's death was Octavian.

Julius Caesar is truly a genius in both his military exploits and choice of an heir. Augustus may be sickly and not known for his military prowess but damn, his genius made the empire possible

The son Tywin wanted

They understimated Octavian every time and he made they pay for that mistake

Caesar lay down the foundations of the empire, Octavian made the final touches and improved it. Caesar chose well and had the last laugh.

This guy will be win game of thrones in less than a year.

Before he died he asked the present people if they enjoyed the comedy and if yes then they should applause. It is very rare to have such an intelligent man in history.

after GOT I wish they make next season of Rome, we need Claudius or Constantine even Nero and Caligula would make it a great show

extremely well made. This delivered power and emotion I was not ready for. As a history buff I always looked at Octavian as a triumph but after furthering my understanding of the man, I have come to respect his legacy as a Roman icon and the story he has left behind.

i wonder if Juilius Caesar knew just how great Octavian would be when he named him as his heir ?

“Listen to this old man to whom old men hearkened when he was young”

One of the most brilliant men in history. What he achieved at his age is astounding. With Aggripa,s help of course.

Octavian Augustus was by any measure the greatest of all the Emperors of Rome. Ruled for 41 years, greatly expanded the empire and Roman influence. By most accounts wise and measured, very unlike the power mad, corrupt and cruel tyrants that would follow him. His biggest mistake was naming Tiberius as heir which would eventually lead to Caligula.

I didn't initially like older Octavian (cold, emotionless, reptilian) but the show really did him justice by portraying how intelligent he really was. (This edit is FANTASTIC btw). I also think there's similarities between Julius Caesar/Augustus Caesar and Anne Boleyn/Elizabeth I. The parent fell from grace/was executed/their names tarnished yet their child became their state's greatest ruler.

I wish they would let him finish the sentence at the end to Anthony" see what happens" would have been awesome.

Cold, calculating, and above all ruthless.

You know, people always paint him as some sort of tyrant. By today's standard, yes. He would be. But this was over 2,000 years ago. A very different time and place. Octavian and Julius were loved by the people. Sure, they did some terrible acts, used their charisma to fulfill their own ambitions. But, history has always painted them as loved by the people. Not only that, but the infrastructure that Augustus built was brilliant. It brought prosperity to the people. As he said, and the top comment said. He came to Rome a city of bricks, and left it a city of Marble. There is a reason he was loved by the people. By their standards, he was one of their best leaders.

Octavian was a gambler too. Just like his father. All great leaders accept risks.

I would gladly watch another 10 seasons of this show.

Agrippa was quite influential in Roman politics irl. He used to rule given provinces via proxy while remaining in the place he seemed surrounded by his loyal people and influence. He also worked as a bridge of "Secret Alliance " between Rome and other warrring states. Not to mention his children’s were quite active in Roman politics and many his descendants ruled Roman as Emperor. For his loyalty Augustus irl gave a massive lavish funeral to Agrippa also saw to his Children's education and made his grandson heir to the throne of Rome 😍😍

He won because everyone underestimated him, even Antony who really should have known better. He was intelligent and ruthlessly pragmatic, and unlike his uncle was willing to accept the power of a king without calling himself one.

4:11 best character in all of Rome

I think they really struck gold with the actor, although i do believe the original plan was for the young Octavian actor to grow up as the show went on (10 seasons was the idea i think?). Although people like this depiction of Octavian more, Max Pirkis resembles the statues of Augustus to a shocking degree and he depicted him as a young man really accurately.

"Silence... " That reminded me of tywin Lannister by Charles dance...

Also, his ship was large and comfortable

Historia Civilis has an excellent and insightful series about Caesar and Octavian that gives the very best little details that other sources ignore.

I always don't know how to feel about Augustus and Julius Caesar as yes they installed dictatorships that replaced democratic institutions but they were some of the few individuals who could effectively wield absolute power and used it for the actual betterment of the state and the people. My biggest problem with Augustus is that he set up an institution that only he could effectively wield, thus leading to despotism when wielded by later emperors.

Rome stole my heart, and gave it to you. To be forever yours, my friend Augustus.❤

I am so proud of my son.

In two words only: *E P I C N O S T A L G I A!*

"Step away from my chair!" .. GREAT!

We need a great leader like him today. ..❤💪👑 💙

For those who want something to drool at the thought of: Imagine Octavian, with something like the full power of the Late Republic, involved in the Game of Thrones. Westeros would not know what hit it.

Augustus was spectacularly brilliant

I've watched this over the years over and over. I keep recommending people to watch this series. Some like it , some for whatever reason don't. I love this show and will probably die loving it and this video just keeps reminding me of how much I love this show. Thank you very much for that.

Adored your video i was always looking for something like this :) Keep calm and Roma invicta manet!

The greatest politician in the history of the world, and the Greatest emperor of them all. Long live CAIVS•IVLIVS•CAESAR•OCTAVIANVS.

He looks like me

Finally a good tribute video without cutting out the essential parts. Well done!

The greatest politician of all time!

Such an awesome show and the guy who played this Octavian did an amazing job!

Imagine Octavian going against Tywin Lannister

Not gonna lie, it was this video that made me go watch Rome in it's entirety and man I gotta say, what a show. Thank you so much for this video, it's so well made and I love every second of it

It’s amazing that this period of history was filled with so many incredible people- Marc Anthony, Cleopatra, Sextus Pompey- and they are either barely remembered or remembered for their lifestyle alone simply because they happened to be on the wrong side of one of the most dangerous people in the history of the world.

Caesar Augustus was one of the greatest men who have ever lived and Simon Woods played him wonderfully. Great video!

Caesar saw young Octavian’s razor sharp intellect and cunning..

"You have no right, I have an Army" The scripts writers were spot on with both these series.

This is a very good compilation ! Well edited & captures the essence of this brilliant series. Voted & saved for later -- thanks !

Augustus had a knack to select people that suite their profession, he knew he was no general, so he gave this command to his life long friend Agrippa, while he did the politiking. Agrippa played a major role in his rise to power winning him crucial battles. But only few will remember the name Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa.

Thank you for making this. Really beautiful and really terrifying !