In terms of production, the set costumes and props are all exquisite, which perfectly reproduces the prosperous luxury of the Roman aristocratic life and the filth of the civilian area. Some classmates who love history said that this drama is still very loyal to history in this regard, and there are no flaws in the show. However, we have already experienced the rigorous attitude of foreign drama production, so I am not very surprised by the seriousness this time. What really makes me feel wonderful is the portrayal of the characters in the play, which is really in place!
Caesar in the play has great wisdom, is an absolute powerhouse, and is full of kingly demeanor. He was very tolerant and courageous to reform, he embraced every enemy, but unfortunately he died at the hands of the enemy in the end. Caesar is a perfectionist, he believes in his own ability, is extremely confident, maybe in his own heart, he is a god, so he thinks he has wisdom and judgment beyond the senate, which is buried for his death bane. Maybe my opinion is too superficial, but I always believe that his purpose is to create a new Rome, not just to be a dictator. In the play, the love between him and Cleopatra is very little, but his relationship with the lady is heavily written. Just from the play, if he hadn't abandoned the lady, maybe he wouldn't have died so fast, so don't offend the woman.
Octavian in the play is a genius, and Octavian in real history seems to be a genius too. During his 43 years in power, Rome reached its heyday, and it was also the golden age of Roman literature. In the first season, the young Octavian showed superhuman intelligence and judgment, which foreshadowed his struggle with Anthony in the second season. I'm sure the second season will be great. In the play, Wu's love for his sister is depicted, which may be fabricated by the screenwriter, but I don't know if there is any evidence. But Roman prostitution was world-famous, and morality was far less binding on them than class and power. Perhaps, that era is the era when human nature is truly free.
The character of Captain Lucius is well portrayed. From a soldier with integrity and a sense of justice, he slowly transformed into a politician, a politician who has a residual conscience but has fully accepted the unspoken rules. He walked so fast that he didn't have time to stop and look back at the road he had traveled. He couldn't feel his change, and he might still feel that he was upright and upright. He believed in love when he was young, and he has always loved his wife deeply. But when he became famous, he was determined to find a rich and powerful old man for his daughter. He told his daughter that love is not important, but power and money. In him, I saw the step-by-step degeneration of an upright soul. Although, when Poirot shouted thirteen on the execution ground, the passion buried in his heart erupted again, and he rescued Poro. But then more fame and fortune made him lose himself again. He's changing, and so is his wife, and his wife said to friends, it's a pleasure to meet you. When the friend walked down the stairs, he held the coin in his hand and sneered and said "meet you". People's changes are unknowing, but this unknowing is only one's own unknowing, but outsiders always see clearly with sharp eyes.
Warrior Polo is my favorite character in the whole play, brave, kind, loyal and simple. He is simple-minded, but he can trust people he trusts unconditionally, so he gave up the opportunity to be rich and rivals, and returned the gold to the treasury in exchange for only 100 gold coins. He treats Lucius like a brother without reservation, secretly kills rivals for Lucius, keeps secrets for Lucius, and when Lucius is a soldier, he joins the army. Flesh resists meat, Lucius became a high-ranking official and drove him away. He left silently, not to add any trouble to Lucius. Although he is vulgar, he has a sincere heart like gold. Polo is the only person in the whole play who has not changed. His pure kindness has not changed in ten years, which is in sharp contrast to Lucius, who is like his brother. From my preferences, I think he is a few hundred times more innocent than the seemingly upright Lu Kawaii.
Caesar's niece Atia is a cruel woman, but she is not annoying. This is a very contradictory character. On the one hand, it makes people think that this woman is too bad, but on the other hand, it makes people think that this woman is sometimes cute. That's what makes this character so successful. Atiyah sent Octavia to give the lady a slave with a big penis, and her daughter asked her do you think she would like this? She was very surprised and asked, who wouldn't like a slave with a big penis? She would sit next to her daughter for a long time, suddenly hold her face and kiss her, telling her that I really miss you walking around the room with a sad face. After all, this is just a woman who wants to protect herself and her children in troubled times, but her thoughts are too direct, so she seems so naked and utilitarian. But she was unaware of her nakedness, and she always felt that others did not appreciate it. In the play, her scheming is actually similar to that of Polo, and her blatant scheming is better than no scheming.
The portrayal of the Egyptian queen in the play is very unsuccessful. She is quite a slut. She doesn't have the momentum of a queen. She looks like she will soften when she sees a man. If this character is a lot of girls, it is quite suitable. The plot between the Egyptian queen and Polo and Caesar is a bit tricky, but the Egyptians have no opinion. Watching this kind of historical drama, if you encounter gossip, just treat it as gossip. In the second season, the queen should have a major role, and Anthony, her entanglement with Anthony is the direct cause of Anthony's final defeat. Now, I'm sticking my head out for the second season.
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