Tom Hiddleston has a new series airing tonight (Wednesday, July 22), called Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston.
The three-part docudrama will premiere on National Geographic on July 22 at 8 p.m. ET, and is available to stream one day later on Disney+ and Hulu.
What Is Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston About?
Here’s what to expect:
Host and Loki star Tom Hiddleston and Loki executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for the series, a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, he uncovers remarkable evidence — and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours — not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to survive.
With a twist of his hand, Golden Globe and Olivier-winning Hiddleston journeys back in time, stepping into cinematic scripted sequences following the lives of real Romans caught in Vesuvius’ path.
Following a teenage apprentice, a powerful businesswoman and a mysterious Praetorian Guard, he pieces together how each confronted impossible choices as disaster loomed. As the volcano awakens and the countdown to catastrophe begins, the evidence converges in a gripping race against time to uncover who survived, who perished, and what determined their fate.
What Has Tom Hiddleston Said About the Series?
“The ancient world has compelled my imagination and curiosity for as long as I can remember: I’ve been fascinated by it all my life,” Tom said in a statement.
“Classical Antiquity is the foundation and cornerstone of Western and European culture. To visit Pompeii is to feel the distance of the 2,000 years between now and then compress. The past becomes the present; the past feels so close. Tangible, honest and real. Our relationship with the past is alive — studying who we were in order to understand who we are. Pompeii is a gateway for that conversation. It’s a privilege to host this visually immersive and dynamic series. Pompeii is often remembered for how its story ended. But by looking closer, we can uncover the details of people’s lives, the choices they made, and the moments that came before the city was buried. To revisit the final hours of those ordinary people, caught in an extraordinary moment, and to help bring these remarkable human stories back into the light, is a genuine honor.”
How to Watch Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston for Free
Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston premieres tonight (Wednesday, July 22) at 8 p.m. ET on National Geographic, with all three episodes airing consecutively.
If you don’t have a traditional cable subscription, you can still watch the premiere live through streaming TV services that carry National Geographic, with many of them offering free trials, including DIRECTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV and Fubo.
You won’t have to wait long for it to stream on demand: the complete three-part documentary will begin streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Thursday (July 23).
Episode Guide for Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston
Episode 1: “Tremors”
“As Vesuvius begins to stir, Tom Hiddleston asks a crucial question: Will anyone recognize the warning signs in time? Tracing two real Romans — a teenage apprentice and a formidable businesswoman — he uncovers a city carrying on as earthquakes intensify. With the clock already ticking, Tom investigates why people ignore danger and whether these first decisions sealed their fate.”
Episode 2: “Eruption”
“As Vesuvius erupts, Tom Hiddleston asks: In the face of chaos, who escapes, and who takes control? Following Avianius, racing to save his mother, and Julia Felix, sheltering her household, he also uncovers a mysterious Praetorian Guard in Herculaneum. Is he a bystander or a leader? As darkness falls and the first deadly phase hits, Tom investigates whether anyone can still get out alive.”
Episode 3: “Survival”
“As the final, lethal surges strike, Tom Hiddleston confronts the final question: What does it mean to survive? Investigating Julia Felix’s final decision, the Praetorian’s sacrifice and the fate of Avianius, Tom uncovers new evidence that challenges everything we think we know about Pompeii. In the face of total destruction, he reveals not just who lived but what survival really meant.”
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