Everyone thinks Marcus is a drunken wastrel who dropped out of school at age ten. But he has a secret, he's actually the Dark Gladius, the legendary warrior who hid his skills to investigate his mother's death. When the old Caesar announces a colosseum battle, Marcus sees his chance. Will Marcus unleash his true powers and get revenge on his stepmother Flavia?
The Emperor of Rome is an English short drama in 52 episodes, originally released on ReelShort in August 2026. Each episode runs about 2 minutes, and the whole series takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to watch. It falls under Martial Arts & War God, Mystery & Thriller, Hidden Identity and Revenge. Viewers on ReelShort rate it 8.9 out of 10. Every episode is free to watch on DramaDog, with no app or sign-up.
