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Spartacus

Original title: Spartacus: Blood and Sand
  • TV Series
  • 2010–20132010–2013
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
238K
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POPULARITY
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Liam McIntyre in Spartacus (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
8.5/10
238K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
310
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  • 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
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    • 484User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #195
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 16 nominations

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    Clip 1:12
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    Next Time...
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    A Return to Form
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    Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare, Daniel Feuerriegel, and Liam McIntyre in Spartacus (2010)
    Simon Merrells, Craig Parker, and Stephen Dunlevy in Spartacus (2010)
    Lucy Lawless, Nicola Simpson, and Viva Bianca in Spartacus (2010)
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    Lucy Lawless, Craig Parker, and Viva Bianca in Spartacus (2010)
    Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Andy Whitfield, Siaosi Fonua, and Jai Courtney in Spartacus (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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    • 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 reviews484

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    Top review
    9/10
    Wasn't expecting much, but.... WOW.
    I started watching this very belatedly in early 2019 while waiting for the final season of Game of Thrones. I figured some swords-and-sandals would fit the bill in the meantime.

    For the first two episodes, that's exactly what I got. Nothing special; a lot of gory violence, graphic sex and nudity, and colourful baroque mock-Shakespearean dialogue so over-the-top that I couldn't tell whether the acting was good or not. However, I had seen John Hannah (Batiatus) and Lucy Lawless (Lucretia) in other things before, so I stuck with it.

    And damn, did the show hook me quickly after that. Yes, the dialogue is absurd and nobody ever spoke like that, but the actors deliver it with such unrestrained gusto and are clearly having such a blast making the show that you can't help but get swept up in it. Also, the dialogue has the added virtue of being clever and well-written: for example, there's a scene in the final season (don't worry, no spoilers) in which Marcus Crassus is having a discussion with his son Tiberius and a young Julius Caesar. Crassus is speaking to both of them, and they are answering him -- but Crassus is completely oblivious to the fact that Tiberius and Caesar are simultaneously having their own verbal sparring match against each other, while still advancing their three-way discussion. I rewound that scene a few times just to watch it play out.

    Gory violence and graphic sex can only sustain a show for so long; fortunately, the characters are beautifully written and developed, and their relationships with each other (romantic or otherwise) are allowed to evolve and progress. By the end of the show I had come to care greatly about the central characters -- and what else could possibly be the mark of well-written characters effectively portrayed?

    It's the stuff of TV legend by this point that Andy Whitfield, who gave a virtuoso performance as Spartacus in season one, was diagnosed with cancer shortly after filming wrapped, and that it took his life. The switch to his successor Liam McIntyre took a little bit to get used to, but McIntyre stepped into the unenviable position of taking over from a well-liked and tragically departed predecessor in a central role, and made it his own. No small feat, that.

    In closing, if you're not a fan of gory violence, graphic sex and nudity, and casual profanity, this show won't be for you. If you're a "fan" of those things, watch the show, and you'll be surprised by how quickly they take a back seat to the story and the characters. Enjoy!
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    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?

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Spartacus: Blood and Sand
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Tapert / Donen / Raimi
      • Starz!
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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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