Gladiator, the period drama from 2000, was a groundbreaking creative attempt that redefined the genre of historical epics for the next generation.

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And just as Commodus seized the throne through cunning and manipulation after being denied, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through elite alliances, swept in and claimed what many believed was not rightfully or ...

Why Commodus Is Terrifying. Posted: January 17, 2025 | Last updated: January 17, 2025. Today we examine just exactly why the character of Commodus is so terrifying!

That’s why Commodus’ murder of his father hits harder than any sword fight. And now, years later, with Gladiator 2 just aired, it’s the perfect time to revisit this brutal classic.

Commodus is the main villain in "Gladiator." He kills his father, Marcus Aurelius, after learning that he has decided to make Maximus Decimus Meridius his successor to the throne.

Gladiator ended with Russell Crowe’s Maximus killing his nemesis, Joaquin Phoenix’s delightfully deranged emperor Commodus, in the Colosseum, before dying of his own wounds. His last ...

Bent on vengeance against Commodus for murdering his family and the emperor Marcus Aurelius (Commodus' father), he aims to earn his freedom and the trust of the spectating public.

As Commodus lies dead and unlauded, Maximus proclaims that the rest of the gladiators must be freed and Senator Gracchus should be reinstated, ultimately fulfilling the last wish of Emperor Aurelius.

Working with Lucilla, Commodus' sister, they attempt to plan a coup to remove Commodus from power. Unfortunately, Commodus finds out about it (more on that later), quashes the plan, and challenges ...