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Spartacus: Blood and Sand

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20132010–2013
  • RR
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
237K
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Liam McIntyre in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
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The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and ... Read allThe life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
237K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
338
6
  • Creator
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • Andy Whitfield
    • Lucy Lawless
    • Manu Bennett
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  • Creator
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • Andy Whitfield
    • Lucy Lawless
    • Manu Bennett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 480User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #192
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 16 nominations

    Episodes34

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    'You Dispatch Me...?'
    Clip 1:13
    'You Dispatch Me...?'
    'True Love'
    Clip 1:21
    'True Love'
    'I Fear the Reprisal'
    Clip 1:00
    'I Fear the Reprisal'
    'Forever with You'
    Clip 1:00
    'Forever with You'
    Laeta
    Clip 1:13
    Laeta
    I Will Not...
    Clip 0:47
    I Will Not...
    Caesar Beneath Tiberius
    Clip 1:12
    Caesar Beneath Tiberius
    "They Await Their Commander"
    Clip 1:03
    "They Await Their Commander"
    Next Time...
    Clip 1:02
    Next Time...
    A Return to Form
    Clip 1:07
    A Return to Form
    Pirates
    Clip 0:55
    Pirates
    Naevia's Revenge
    Clip 0:56
    Naevia's Revenge

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    Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare, Daniel Feuerriegel, and Liam McIntyre in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Simon Merrells, Craig Parker, and Stephen Dunlevy in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Lucy Lawless, Nicola Simpson, and Viva Bianca in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Todd Lasance in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Lucy Lawless, Craig Parker, and Viva Bianca in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Andy Whitfield, Siaosi Fonua, and Jai Courtney in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Manu Bennett in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Craig Parker and Viva Bianca in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Simon Merrells and Christian Antidormi in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
    Simon Merrells in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)

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    Andy Whitfield
    Andy Whitfield
    • Spartacusas Spartacus
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Lucy Lawless
    Lucy Lawless
    • Lucretiaas Lucretia
    23 episodes23 eps • 2010–2012
    Manu Bennett
    Manu Bennett
    • Crixusas Crixus
    33 episodes33 eps • 2010–2013
    Daniel Feuerriegel
    Daniel Feuerriegel
    • Agronas Agron
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2013
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Doctoreas Doctore…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2010–2013
    Nick E. Tarabay
    Nick E. Tarabay
    • Ashuras Ashur
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2012
    Viva Bianca
    Viva Bianca
    • Ilithyiaas Ilithyia
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2012
    Liam McIntyre
    Liam McIntyre
    • Spartacusas Spartacus
    20 episodes20 eps • 2012–2013
    Pana Hema Taylor
    Pana Hema Taylor
    • Nasiras Nasir…
    19 episodes19 eps • 2012–2013
    Cynthia Addai-Robinson
    Cynthia Addai-Robinson
    • Naeviaas Naevia
    18 episodes18 eps • 2012–2013
    Dustin Clare
    Dustin Clare
    • Gannicusas Gannicus
    17 episodes17 eps • 2012–2013
    Heath Jones
    Heath Jones
    • Donaras Donar
    17 episodes17 eps • 2012–2013
    Katrina Law
    Katrina Law
    • Miraas Mira
    15 episodes15 eps • 2010–2012
    Ellen Hollman
    Ellen Hollman
    • Saxaas Saxa
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2013
    Barry Duffield
    Barry Duffield
    • Lugoas Lugo
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2013
    Kelvin Taylor
    Kelvin Taylor
    • Kraynosas Kraynos
    14 episodes14 eps • 2012–2013
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Batiatusas Batiatus
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Craig Parker
    Craig Parker
    • Glaberas Glaber…
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010–2012
    • Creator
      • Steven S. DeKnight
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    Storyline

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    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. —WellardRockard
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      • Some legends are written in blood.
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    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In September 2010, Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) announced that he would not be able to appear in the second season because he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was pursuing aggressive medical treatment. In January 2011, the Starz network announced that Australian actor Liam McIntyre had been chosen to replace Whitfield as Spartacus. In September 2011, Whitfield died at the age of 39.
    • Goofs
      In several episodes the use of the letter U, for example under the bust that Batiatus made for Spartacus, was seen. The letter U in Latin wasn't used in place of V as consonant until the Middle ages.
    • Quotes

      Batiatus: Once again, the gods spread cheeks and ram cock in fucking ass!

    • Crazy credits
      During the series run, each episode has shots from the season as the background while the credits roll. The pictures in the background vary depending on the season. The exception to this being the series finale where a montage of the characters are displayed.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #13.35 (2010)

    User reviews480

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    Top review
    So bloody good !!
    This is not a series for everyone and many people will find a lot in it offensive. They will have good cause. If you are under 16 you should not watch it. Why am i so excited by it then: For the ones that want to see fights, blood, brutality, sex, men looking like gods, blood, erotica, excitement, blood, swearing, allot of skulls being bashed, sweat, savagery, arena fights, honor, friendships intrigues, assassinations, and lets not forget some more blood, this is a show for you.

    It is brutal and it is one of the best shows out there. It is not a soup opera and if you are one of those people that got excited by a show like CAPRICA skip this one.

    This show makes your hart race. The first episode is the weakest, but by episode 4 which i just saw i am swearing by all the Roman Gods that this is what i was born to watch. It is raw bloody entertainment!

    This show is so unique, it is in a category with THE WIRE, thought they have noting in common and their uniqueness lies in completely different places, they are bot light years away of what is being made.

    For a low budget with computer graphics, after the first weaker episode, the show becomes so realistic, by episode 4 it has griped me in its razor sharp clutches and the downward spiral of darkness is leaving bloody marks on my soul!

    If you like it you will love it, if you don't like it you will hate it.
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    • nikolobg
    • Feb 13, 2010

    FAQ12

    • Should I see Blood and Sand before Gods of the Arena, Vengeance or War Of The Damned?
    • What are the differences between the TV Versions and the Extended Blu-ray Versions?
    • Is there a second season?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2010 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Spartacus
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Tapert / Donen / Raimi
      • Starz!
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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