Rome

[Atreides]

Only three episodes left! Can someone pass me a tissue?

So did Servilia really stay out there in the street for what seemed like days without food or water (or a bath)? Damn, talk about perseverence! And her poor slave too!

And Pullo is such an idiot. He's never been known for his intelligence but banging Gaia was a real low. This show isn't going to end happily for anyone, will it? Except Octavian/Augustus, I guess. Or Posca.

[Ripley]

bklynred said:

I am still too traumatized by last night's show to comment. It was good but...intense.

That's how I felt about the episode where Attia gets Sevillia in her power. That seriously fucked me up for a week.

[marleigh]

That was such a powerful scene! Servilla triumphed. Atia is a strong woman, but I think the curse is going to mess with her mind something good.

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I have stayed away from spoilers for the final episodes so I was shocked too see Servilla off herself.

I hated seeing Pullo and Gaia get it on. A little too violent for my tastes and I felt so bad for poor Eirene. Besides, we all know he belongs with Vorenus.

And while I have been less than thrilled with the Timon and his brother storyline, I was happy to see brother bite the big one. I like Timon and think Lee Boardman has done a great job with him.

Also glad to see the Newsreader back. I missed him last episode.

[prydainprincess]

Did anyone else completely loose it when they saw the expression on Vorenus' face when Pullo was telling him about the women troubles? That was HILARIOUS!

Only 3 eps? WAAAAHHHH? I'll be very sorry when this is gone, but perhaps it's better for it to go out while it's still good.

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Vorenus' face was hilarious. I swear Kevin McKidd has the most expressive face. Love him.

Oldbabe on TWOP had a funny suggestion of people showing up at the HBO building and calling "Richard Parsons of the HBO, I call for justice." That is hysterical.

[bklynred]

barrett said:

I hated seeing Pullo and Gaia get it on. A little too violent for my tastes and I felt so bad for poor Eirene.

This was definitely the hardest scene for me to deal with, k. barrett. This was clearly not Eirene's vision for her future, and now this? Also, Gaia's trip to the, what's the word, apothecary? Just haunted me for future episodes.

I'm sure it's more true to life, their treatment of women, but all of it: Servilia & servant offing themselves, Gaia, the manipulation of Vorenus's daughter, Octavia's 'wedding'... I was honestly a lil shook up afterwards. Is next week's episode called "Dudes Get Their Comeuppance"??

[Daisy Pusher]

Pullo, you stupid, stupid fool.

[Atreides]

Is next week's episode called "Dudes Get Their Comeuppance"??

Heh. Well, we know Marc Antony's dirt nap is coming up soon. I think I'd be really sad if either Vorenus or Pullo dies, though. And damnit, I want Atia to survive to the end. I love her!

[prydainprincess]

Pullo really, really better not die in some noble sacrifice for Vorenus. Just because I want those to to go off and become the odd couple. I hope both actors have a long, healthy career in Hollywood after this. Kevin McKidd was great in Hannibal Rising. It was strange to see him in fairly moddern (1950s) clothes!

I love how this show has SO many similarities to The Sopranos. 3000 years later and the various organizations are still having sitdowns and playing games. Nothing changes.

Hah, I LOVE that suggestion from TWOP. Think it would work?