Let’s break down the hype, the history, and what you should actually watch. First, let’s clear up the confusion. Netflix has not released a scripted series simply titled Caligula .

But is there actually a new Netflix series about Rome’s most infamous emperor? Or is the algorithm playing tricks on us?

If you have scrolled through Netflix recently, you might have done a double-take. Sandwiched between true crime docs and reality TV, a name that evokes ancient debauchery and absolute power keeps trending: Caligula .

However, keep an eye on and Apple TV+ . Rumor mills suggest a big-budget adaptation of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius (where Caligula is a terrifying supporting character) is in development.