"Suburra: Blood on Rome" is an Italian television series that premiered on Netflix in 2017. Set in ancient Rome, the show explores the power struggles between various factions, including the mafia, politicians, and the church. It delves into themes of corruption, betrayal, and the quest for power in a city rife with crime and intrigue. The series is a prequel to the 2015 film Suburra and is based on real events that occurred in the early 2000s. It features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own ambitions and moral dilemmas, as they navigate the dangerous underbelly of Roman society.