Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 

In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.

Creator:

Steven S. DeKnight

Stars:

John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah

Top Rated TV #222 | Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Hannah	...	Batiatus 6 episodes, 2011
Manu Bennett	...	Crixus 6 episodes, 2011
Peter Mensah	...	Oenomaus 6 episodes, 2011
Dustin Clare	...	Gannicus 6 episodes, 2011
Nick E. Tarabay	...	Ashur 6 episodes, 2011
Lucy Lawless	...	Lucretia 6 episodes, 2011
Craig Walsh-Wrightson	...	Solonius 6 episodes, 2011
Lesley-Ann Brandt	...	Naevia 6 episodes, 2011
Antonio Te Maioha	...	Barca 6 episodes, 2011
Stephen Lovatt	...	Tullius 6 episodes, 2011
Shane Rangi	...	Dagan 6 episodes, 2011
Jessica Grace Smith	...	Diona 6 episodes, 2011
Raicho Vasilev	...	Gnaeus 6 episodes, 2011
Ioane King	...	Rhaskos 6 episodes, 2011
Marisa Ramirez	...	Melitta 5 episodes, 2011
Gareth Williams	...	Vettius 5 episodes, 2011
Jeffrey Thomas	...	Titus 5 episodes, 2011
Jaime Murray	...	Gaia 4 episodes, 2011
Josef Brown	...	Auctus 3 episodes, 2011
Peter Feeney	...	Quintilius Varis / ... 3 episodes, 2011
Steven A. Davis	...	Indus 3 episodes, 2011
Temuera Morrison	...	Doctore 2 episodes, 2011
Vincent Roxburgh	...	Duratius 2 episodes, 2011
David Austin	...	Medicus 2 episodes, 2011
Jason Hood	...	Cossutius 2 episodes, 2011
Andrew Laing	...	Magistrate Sextus / ... 2 episodes, 2011
Andy Whitfield	...	Spartacus 2 episodes, 2011
David E. Woodley	...	Petronius 2 episodes, 2011
Joel Oliver	...	Caburus 2 episodes, 2011

Storyline

Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed through the gates onto the sand.'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena' tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus: Gannicus, in a more ruthless time before Spartacus' arrival where honor was just finding its way into the arena.

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Plot Keywords:

arena | gladiator | warrior | breasts | sex slave | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) died on September 11th 2011 8 months after the broadcast of Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: Past Transgressions (2011). Liam McIntyre assumed the role in Series 2.

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Connections

Spun-off from Spartacus (2010)

User Reviews

Blood and Breasts

I really enjoyed this series. It is exciting, sexy and brutal. A series for men ;-)

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Release Date:

21 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Starz!

Technical Specs

Runtime:

331 min 55 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1