Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, who later became Nero, is considered one of the most notorious figures in the already dubious collection of Roman emperors. He is primarily remembered by posterity as the one who allegedly set fire to the city of Rome. He saw himself more as an artist, but his ruthless, power-hungry mother did everything in her power to ensure that her only son would one day ascend to the throne. Thus, at barely seventeen years old, he took over after the equally sudden and questionable death of his stepfather and adoptive father, Emperor Claudius. Jean Dufaux and Philippe Delaby have chosen this darkly vibrant chapter of Roman imperial history to create a gripping historical drama titled "Murena.".