About this show

Plebs is described as "a thoroughly modern comedy in an ancient setting." Rome is traditionally imagined as the home of emperors and senators, generals and gladiators, a dignified theatre of pomp and ceremony. But what about the little guys, the wasters - new to the big city, stuck in office jobs, unable to get the girls? Plebs follows three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - a city that happens to be Ancient Rome. The show follows Marcus, Stylax and their lazy slave with an attitude problem, Grumio. There's also the boys' ruthless boss, Flavia - an expert manipulator with a private life that's the stuff of legend. Unlikely to be immortalized in the annals or memorialized in a frieze, Marcus, Stylax and Grumio are essentially just a bunch of Plebs. And whether they're wearing togas, or skinny jeans, desperate young men in any period of history are essentially cut from the same cloth.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
109 reviews
Paul Martinez
October 12, 2014
Enough superlatives cannot be used to describe this show! Modern language spoken in an accent setting, complete with ancient and few modern issues and references. A recipe for comedic success! And it is, the acting is superbly sarcastic, as the writing intends and i think the actors themselves are perfect for their roles. A fantastically sarcastic way to spend an evening...... my only problem...... more please! Just like 'The Thick of It' it is only 6 or so episodes a season!!!
NAS Gilhooley
April 7, 2017
such a brilliant sitcom. Each main actor plays their role so well. it's like a less visual more audible, modern day, three stooges combination to complete a comedy chuckle every episode.
Matthew Start
December 27, 2013
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