Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010– )
"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (original title)

Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and explicit sex. This is Spartacus.

Creator:

Steven S. DeKnight

Stars:

Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel, Lucy Lawless

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Manu Bennett	...	Crixus (33 episodes, 2010-2013)
Daniel Feuerriegel	...	Agron (26 episodes, 2010-2013)
Peter Mensah	...	Doctore (23 episodes, 2010-2013)
Lucy Lawless	...	Lucretia (23 episodes, 2010-2012)
Nick Tarabay	...	Ashur (21 episodes, 2010-2012)
Viva Bianca	...	Ilithyia (21 episodes, 2010-2012)
Liam McIntyre	...	Spartacus (20 episodes, 2012-2013)
Pana Hema Taylor	...	Nasir (19 episodes, 2012-2013)
Cynthia Addai-Robinson	...	Naevia (18 episodes, 2012-2013)
Heath Jones	...	Donar (17 episodes, 2012-2013)
Dustin Clare	...	Gannicus (16 episodes, 2012-2013)
Katrina Law	...	Mira (15 episodes, 2010-2012)
Ellen Hollman	...	Saxa (14 episodes, 2012-2013)
Barry Duffield	...	Lugo (14 episodes, 2012-2013)

Storyline

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...

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Plot Keywords:

gladiator | roman | training | slavery | death | 

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Taglines:

Some legends are written in blood.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Facebook [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spartacus

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Starz Media, Starz Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

It took 12 hours to shoot the sex scene between Ilithyia and Spartacus.

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Quotes

Licinia: What of you, Spartacus? Are you a blessing to us?
Spartacus: To some.
[looks to Ilithyia]
Spartacus: To others, a curse.
Ilithyia: The duality of his kind: admired as a gladiator; yet despised as a slave.

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Connections

Spin-off Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)

User Reviews

Totally HOT!

Another great show out of New Zealand! Okay, so the language is a bit much but the battle sequences rock and Craig Parker as a nasty, Roman lusting for power, just works! There's a lot of blood but the effect is cool and it gives the show that graphic novel quality that we've enjoyed recently in films such as 300. Andy Whitfield plays a very raw and passionate Spartacus. Definitely not a show for the faint of heart or those who are easily offended by blood, sex or violence. Should we really expect less given that Roman Empire of that time was brutal? Folks looking for a history lesson need to tune in to the History Channel. This show is intended to be entertaining not a documentary so if it is historical fact you are looking for you're best to keep moving. If, however, you want to be entertained by raw masculinity of the gladiator from one of the most brutal eras in human history this show is definitely for you.