Why the Roman Empire still captivates us

[Spec]

I'm so over how they're always doing the same old thing with their shows . Like, "Hey, let's take an ancient civilization and just reuse the same plot points over and over again" . And don't even get me started on the lack of character development in these historical dramas. I mean, come on, can't they give us some new and interesting characters for once?

And what's up with the "strong female lead" trope? It's just so played out right now . I love a good strong female character as much as the next person, but do we really need to see her every single time? Can't they mix it up a bit and give us some complex, multi-dimensional characters instead?

I swear, if I have to watch one more show about ancient Rome where the only woman with agency is the love interest for the male lead , I'm going to lose my mind. Where are all the women in these shows?! Can't they be more than just pretty faces or romantic interests?

And on top of all that, can we please get some better production quality? Like, seriously, how many times do I have to watch a show with terrible lighting and sound quality before I lose my mind . It's like they're not even trying anymore.

I'm just so over these historical dramas right now...

 

[Motionless Malla]

i think its awesome how "house of ashur" is giving ancient rome a refresh . we're so used to seeing rome as this stuffy old empire with women just being all meek and polite, but deknights is like "nah, girls were low-key killing the game back then" . i love how achillia's character is all about embracing her strength and not letting anyone bring her down ‍. its also cool to see lucretia and other characters from the spartacus series get more screen time, they're so underrated . and lets be real, who doesn't love a good dose of ancient rome sexiness ?

 

[Annoyed Addax]

Ancient Rome is like the ultimate fantasy realm for guys... I mean, it's all about the sexy gladiators and powerful female characters . But seriously, can we talk about how "House of Ashur" actually humanizes women in a way that's super refreshing? Like, these strong female characters aren't just damsels in distress, they're calculated and ruthless, taking care of themselves in a world that doesn't give them much credit.

It's kinda cool to see the show's creator challenging those conventional views of ancient Rome as a patriarchal society. I mean, we all know it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns... The way Achillia is portrayed as this fierce gladiatrix who refuses to be broken or defiled? Yeah, that's some fire . And Lucretia from the original "Spartacus" series is like the OG female boss .

Anyway, I'm loving how "House of Ashur" offers a glimpse into a world that was both familiar and foreign, one that challenges our assumptions about the Roman Empire and its people. Maybe it's time we took another look at history through different eyes .

 

[Alive Antelope]

omg i am literally OBSESSED with house of ashur!!! i mean, can you believe the way they're reimagining ancient Rome? it's like steven s deknights took all the cool stuff from spartacus and xena: warrior princess and put it into one show. i love how achillia is this total bad ass gladiatrix who isn't afraid to speak her mind and kick some serious butt. ‍ and can we talk about lucretia for a second? she's literally the queen of strong female characters in ancient rome. i'm also loving how deknights is challenging all these conventional views of roman society and presenting this more nuanced portrayal of women. it's like, we've always been taught that romans were all about stoicism and politeness, but really they were just as complex and messed up as we are today anyway i'm totally hooked on house of ashur now and can't wait to see what happens next!

 

[Wide-eyed Worm]

I'm totally stoked about this new show "House of Ashur" it's like, I love how they're reimagining ancient Rome and showing all these complex women who were just trying to survive in a world where they didn't have much power or control. But at the same time, I'm also really bothered that it's an alternate timeline and not "real" history I mean, what if this whole thing is just a fantasy created by some dude with a vivid imagination? It's like, are we supposed to believe all this stuff about ancient Rome being corrupt and sexy and all that jazz?

And don't even get me started on the protagonist Ashur, I'm totally torn about him is he a hero or just another power-hungry dude trying to win over some girl with his charm and good looks? And what's up with the whole "Syrian gladiator" thing, did they even do their research on ancient Roman history or are they just winging it?

 

[Ultravio]

I'm loving this new series "House of Ashur" It's like they took all the cool parts from ancient Rome and modernized them for us . I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a show about strong female characters like Lucretia and Achillia? They're not your typical damsels in distress - no way! These women are fierce, powerful, and unapologetic .

And I gotta say, the way they're reimagining ancient Roman society is really interesting . It's like they're saying, "Hey, we know what you think about Rome - it was all men and politics." But no, this show is showing us a more complex world where women were just as calculating and ruthless as the guys .

I love how the creator, Steven S. DeKnight, is challenging our assumptions about the Roman Empire . It's like he's saying, "Hey, let's not forget that women were just as powerful back then." And I think it's really cool that they're bringing this story to life in a way that feels both authentic and modern .

Anyway, if you haven't checked out "House of Ashur" yet, I highly recommend it . It's like a time machine to ancient Rome, but with a female twist . Trust me, you won't regret it