7.890 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestTut sets out against the Mitanni and seeks to destroy the last of his enemies within the palace in order to secure his place in history.
The story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut’s rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his closest advisers, friends and lovers scheme for their own nefarious interests. “Tut” opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder — proving his world was not far removed from our own — and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages.
Costume
Egyptian aesthetics filtered through MTV drama sensibilities.
Acting
Ben Kingsley collecting a check with magnificent gravitas.
Production
Ambitious scale on cable budget; chaos occasionally beautiful.
Creators
Peter Paige, Michael Vickerman, Bradley Bredeweg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced by Spike TV in their brief prestige pivot, this was their most expensive original programming ever—part of a wave of 'sword and sandal' TV chasing Game of Thrones success.
The creators later admitted they deliberately anachronized costumes and accents to make ancient Egypt feel accessible to modern audiences—a choice that delighted some viewers and enraged historians.
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