By Abdul Azim Naushad
Analysis of the characters from “Those About to Die”
The historical drama series Those About to Die, set in ancient Rome, recently premiered on Peacock and has fans wondering if characters like Tenax, Antonia, Vespasian, and Scorpus are based on real people or are fictional. The show’s main story is rooted in the corrupt and complicated world of gladiatorial sports in ancient Rome, where sports intertwine with other interests like politics and business.
So, are Tenax and Antonia real people or fictional characters? Which characters in this new drama are based on real historical figures? Here’s everything you need to know.
Tenax and Antonia are fictional characters in Those About to Die.
