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That’s why Commodus’ murder of his father hits harder than any sword fight. And now, years later, with Gladiator 2 just aired, it’s the perfect time to revisit this brutal classic.

Commodus is the main villain in "Gladiator." He kills his father, Marcus Aurelius, after learning that he has decided to make Maximus Decimus Meridius his successor to the throne.

Commodus threatens the lives of Lucius and Lucilla, who is also an ex-lover of Maximus. When Maximus kills Commodus in a duel, both Lucius and Lucilla are safe.

Bent on vengeance against Commodus for murdering his family and the emperor Marcus Aurelius (Commodus' father), he aims to earn his freedom and the trust of the spectating public.

Unfortunately, Commodus finds out about it (more on that later), quashes the plan, and challenges Maximus to a duel. Despite Commodus stabbing Maximus before the fight, Maximus defeats him but ...

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