Which AD?
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diderikmg — 10 years ago(June 11, 2015 11:14 AM)
Definately 1985!
1985 was more straight forward telling the story of the first followers of Christ and the disturbing times under four Roman emperors.
The series starts in Jerusalem after the cruicifiction of Christ and culminates with the deaths of Paul, Peter and hundreds of innocent christians in Rome under Neros reign. It felt much more true to the Book of Acts and the show moved faster with the main plot than in the new one. The show also had a fascinating side story following the lives and drama of a jewish brother and sister who get separated from their family and each other in Jerusalem during those troubled times. We follow their different journeys for three decades and how their lives are influenced during the reign of first Tiberius, then Caligula, Claudius and Nero. In the new version I dont get the feeling I am watching a show depicting the apostles.
Feels like I am watching Rome - The Jerusalem Version without the nude scenes!
But I like the casting of Peter and Paul. Brilliant actors! -