Empire (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Empire is a documentary and history series.
What it’s about. Empire is a major five-part series presented by Jeremy Paxman. It tells the story of the British Empire in a new way, tracing not only the rise and fall of the empire but also the complex effects of the empire on the modern world – political, technological and social – and on Britain.
Who’s in it. Empire stars Jeremy Paxman as Self - Presenter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Empire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire (2012)?
- In GB, Empire is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empire worth watching?
- Empire holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire?
- Empire stars Jeremy Paxman.
- When was Empire released?
- Empire was released in 2012.