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Plebs

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Plebs is a British television sitcom created by Tom Basden and Sam Leifer that premiered on ITV2 in 2013. The show follows the lives of three young men living in an ordinary, working-class neighborhood of ancient Rome. It utilizes modern comedic tropes and workplace humor to satirize the historical setting, focusing on characters attempting to improve their social standing. The series ran for five seasons and is intended for audiences looking for anachronistic comedy.

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Who are the main characters in Plebs?

The original trio consists of Marcus, Stylax, and Grumio, three working-class young men living in ancient Rome. Tom Rosenthal plays Marcus, Joel Fry plays Stylax, and Ryan Sampson plays Grumio. [Plebs](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/plebs/)

Is Plebs a serious historical drama about ancient Rome?

No, Plebs uses ancient Rome as the setting for modern-style workplace, dating, and friendship comedy. Its characters worry about rent, jobs, parties, and social status rather than taking part in the world of emperors and gladiators.

Who created the British sitcom Plebs?

Plebs was created by Tom Basden and Sam Leifer and premiered on ITV2 in 2013. Basden also appears in the series as Aurelius, connecting the writing team directly to the Roman workplace setting.

What happened to Stylax in Plebs?

Stylax, played by Joel Fry, is part of the original cast through the early run but leaves after the third series. Jon Pointing later joins the main group as Jason, changing the central trio while keeping Marcus and Grumio at the center.

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