The amount of emperors killed by the Praetorian Guard is so staggering that it is almost comical.
So, I’m wondering, why did no previous emperor take action against them? I mean, even in the early days of the empire with individuals like Sejanus, how on Earth was this not addressed sooner?
We’re the emperors simply too afraid to take action? How and why did they even let the Praetorian Guard become so powerful in the first place? I am genuinely curious.
There's a slight problem with the notion here. More can always be said if anyone would like to address themselves to the question, so if you've got thoughts of your own, please don't let this post stop you!
For the meantime, OP, I commend to your attention u/XenophonTheAthenian examining the supposed propensity of the Praetorians to kill the emperor.