Spartacus: Blood and Sand was blessed with an amazing team of writers, producers, editors, sound mixers, special effects, and actors.
This series did what every show needs to do: build up from the ground and tie off loose ends while leaving the audience satisfied with the blood-lust that the Romans had coming since episode one.
Everything from the dialogue, the character development, character deaths and introductions, backstabbing, scheming, manipulation, honesty, miscommunication, pride combine to give the most amazing epic finale ever created.
The fight between Spartacus and Crixus was unbelievable! Especially that infamous shield tap Crixus does. It doesn't really answer the question of who's the better gladiator became they were evenly matched the entire time.
What a rush of emotions! You're happy, sad, elated and devastated all at once. The subtle metaphors add to the delight of the episode (for instance, Ashur hides under a body and then literally, slithers out from it- revealing the snake he really is.) Warning though: This is an episode that is mind blowing upon first viewing, but as time goes on and you watch it more and more, it loses its appeal and shock factor.
Watch only once in a while to retain mind blowing effect.
The only reason why I gave this a 9 instead of 10 is because overall, I think Revelations and Old Wounds are much better in terms of plot lines coming together and foreshadowing coming to fruition.
Still, Kill Them All is by far the best season finale. Ever.
Kudos to Andy Whitfield for a perfect performance for the season.
