Imperium: Nero (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, Imperium: Nero is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. As a young boy, future emperor Nero witnesses the mad Emperor Caligula kill his father and exile his mother. While in exile in the pontine islands, Agrippina, his mother, sees a vision telling her that her son can become emperor, but she will have to die first. She accepts the proposal. Back in Rome, Nero, now being raised by emperor Claudius after Caligula's death, Agrippina returns. She poisons Claudius' food and Nero becomes emperor. At first, Nero cuts taxes and introduces successful programs and invades Brittania. Soon he meets a beautiful slave named Claudia Acte, and marries her, throwing off his engagement with Claudius' daughter, Claudia Octavia, telling her she can marry someone she will be happy with. Heartbroken, she arrives at an island and kills herself. Nero enjoys being married to Claudia Acte, but soon he gradually goes mad with power and sets fire to Rome.
Who’s in it. Imperium: Nero stars Hans Matheson as Nerone, Laura Morante as Agrippina, Rike Schmid as Atte and Sonia Aquino as Messalina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Imperium: Nero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imperium: Nero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Imperium: Nero tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imperium: Nero (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Imperium: Nero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Imperium: Nero worth watching?
- Imperium: Nero holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imperium: Nero?
- Imperium: Nero stars Hans Matheson, Laura Morante, Rike Schmid, Sonia Aquino and Gabriella Barbuti.
- When was Imperium: Nero released?
- Imperium: Nero was released in 2004.