the begining is too wierd.....
basically there was a real problem with how the script was written in the begining of the series
the reason i'm saying this is because usually when a show start it takes some time to establish characters,plot, everything.
the problem with the pilot is that its like we start in the middle of the story and its overwhelming.
i only figured out what was happening after i started reading about the real ceaser, the war at gaul etlc....
if someone who is not familar with the roman empire will start watching it he will be lost quickly.