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Steven S. DeKnight
Synopsis
The inspiration behind this series is the Thracian Gladiator Spartacus, who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The Thracians had been persuaded by Claudius Glaber to serve as auxiliaries in the Roman legions in a campaign against the Getae, who had often plundered Thracian lands. However after Glaber reneges on the deal and switches his attentions from the Getae to attack Mithridates in Asia Minor, the Thracians feel betrayed and mutiny. Captured by Glaber, Spartacus is condemned to death as a Gladiator, whilst his wife Sura is condemned to slavery. Spartacus, however, proves to be a formidable gladiator, and defeats the four gladiators tasked with executing him. He becomes a favorite of the crowd, leading Senator Albinius to commute his death sentence to a life of slavery. Spartacus is purchased by Batiatus for gladiator training, who promises to help him find Sura if he proves himself in training. As the series develops, the story follows the betrayals and machinations of Roman life and a tale of one man's heroic quest for vengeance.
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“Party Favors”
After a strong opening to the series that culminated in the epic “Shadow Games” and the devastating “Delicate…
Much like its immediate predecessor, “Mark Of The Brotherhood” is a place-setting episode, resolving the lingering…
Halfway through season one, Spartacus has already taken its lead on a tremendous journey, the first chapter of which…
With his victory in the arena still fresh, “Delicate Things” lays Spartacus low, stripping away the pretense of…
After a very successful first four episodes, Spartacus shifts into a new gear with “Shadow Games,” as Spartacus and…
After the previous episode’s heights of the Primus, “The Thing In The Pit” sees Spartacus fall to his lowest point…
After its promising second installment, Spartacus: Blood and Sand wavers with “Legends,” as a handful of clumsy…
“Sacramentum Gladiatorum” picks up where Spartacus’ pilot leaves off, functioning far more as a part two to “The Red…