About
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.
Cast
Mido Hamada
as King Darius
Buck Braithwaite
as Alexander the Great
Agni Scott
as Stateira
Souad Faress
as Oracle
Dino Kelly
as Ptolemy
Kosha Engler
as Olympias
Salima Ikram
as Self
Waleed Elgadi
as Bessus
Alain Ali Washnevsky
as Mazaeus
Christopher Sciueref
as King Philip
Mohamed Attougui
as Pausanias
Steven Hartley
as Memnon
James Oliver Wheatley
as Attalus
Jadran Malkovich
as Parmenion
Will Stevens
as Hephaestion
Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
as Self
Calliope Limneos-Papakosta
as Self (Archaeologist)
Jennifer Finn
as
Batoul Marie Prenant
as Eurydice
Episodes
Season 1
The Boy King
After a violent murder, a young Alexander ascends the throne of Macedonia and takes up arms against the mighty Persian Empire, ruled by Darius III.
Death or Victory
The tyrant inside Alexander starts to emerge as he leads his army to victory in western Persia, forcing Darius III to reassess his opponent.
Face to Face
Alexander defies the odds again and defeats Darius III at the Battle of Issus. He then falls back to set his sights on an unexpected target: Egypt.
The Golden Empire
Alexander finds new purpose in Egypt and embarks on a perilous journey to find an ancient oracle and learn his true identity.
The Living God
Alexander embraces his destiny as his army plunges into the heart of Persia. With peace off the table, a final showdown against Darius III is inevitable.
A World Still to Conquer
With the Persian Empire in his hands and Darius III at his feet, Alexander burns with renewed ambition as he seeks to conquer the entire world.
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