Top 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsMost Popular Video GamesMost Popular Music VideosMost Popular Podcasts
    Release CalendarBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersSundance Film FestivalIndependent Spirit AwardsBlack History MonthSXSWSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20112011
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 5h 31m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
139K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,331
26
Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
A preview trailer for the Starz original series "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," premiering January 21, 2011.
Play trailer1:32
8 Videos
82 Photos
ActionAdventureBiography
In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
139K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,331
26
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • John Hannah
    • Manu Bennett
    • Peter Mensah
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • John Hannah
    • Manu Bennett
    • Peter Mensah
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 74User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #217
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

    Episodes6

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated
    1 Season
    2011

    Videos8

    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
    Trailer 1:32
    Watch Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Dressed To Kill
    Trailer 0:59
    Watch Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Dressed To Kill
    Espartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Weapons (Featurette)
    Trailer 1:04
    Watch Espartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Weapons (Featurette)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena (TV Spot)
    Trailer 0:16
    Watch Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena (TV Spot)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Battle Royale (Featurette)
    Trailer 1:30
    Watch Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Battle Royale (Featurette)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: On Set With Lucy Lawless
    Trailer 1:11
    Watch Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: On Set With Lucy Lawless
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Season 1
    Trailer 1:37
    Watch Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Season 1
    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: The Complete Collection
    Promo 1:35
    Watch Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: The Complete Collection

    Photos82

    John Hannah and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Lucy Lawless in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah and Peter Mensah in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare, and Antonio Te Maioha in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Lucy Lawless and Jaime Murray in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah, Peter Mensah, and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah and Jeffrey Thomas in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Manu Bennett in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Marisa Ramirez in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)

    Top cast

    Edit
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Batiatus
    Manu Bennett
    Manu Bennett
    • Crixus
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Oenomaus
    Dustin Clare
    Dustin Clare
    • Gannicus
    Nick E. Tarabay
    Nick E. Tarabay
    • Ashur
    Lucy Lawless
    Lucy Lawless
    • Lucretia
    Craig Walsh-Wrightson
    Craig Walsh-Wrightson
    • Solonius
    Lesley-Ann Brandt
    Lesley-Ann Brandt
    • Naevia
    Antonio Te Maioha
    Antonio Te Maioha
    • Barca
    Stephen Lovatt
    Stephen Lovatt
    • Tullius
    Shane Rangi
    Shane Rangi
    • Dagan
    Jessica Grace Smith
    Jessica Grace Smith
    • Diona
    Raicho Vasilev
    • Gnaeus
    Ioane King
    • Rhaskos
    Marisa Ramirez
    Marisa Ramirez
    • Melitta
    Gareth Williams
    Gareth Williams
    • Vettius
    Jeffrey Thomas
    Jeffrey Thomas
    • Titus
    Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray
    • Gaia
      • Steven S. DeKnight
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Spartacus
    8.5
    Spartacus
    Rome
    8.7
    Rome
    Black Sails
    8.2
    Black Sails
    Spartacus
    6.6
    Spartacus
    Marco Polo
    8.0
    Marco Polo
    Sons of Anarchy
    8.6
    Sons of Anarchy
    Boardwalk Empire
    8.6
    Boardwalk Empire
    Dexter
    8.7
    Dexter
    Vikings
    8.5
    Vikings
    Deadwood
    8.6
    Deadwood
    Vikings: The Viking Sagas
    8.7
    Vikings: The Viking Sagas
    Band of Brothers
    9.4
    Band of Brothers

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      "Gods of the Arena" takes place 5 years before "Blood and Sand".
    • Connections
      Spun-off from Spartacus (2010)

    User reviews74

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Spartacus, without Spartacus?
    There were many skeptics leading into this new season (not technically season 2) of "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena", many feared it would not be worth watching without Andy Whitfield. For those with concerns, here is some advice: watch it! The major antagonist was lost from the previous season, but the character depth/story of the new leading actor is building AND new depths of past characters from "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" are unveiled. The history of how they developed is fascinating. The relationship differences between the two season are significant, thus there is a huge void of curiosity leftover to reveal how they developed to become the personalities they portrayed in season 1.

    It would be remiss to leave out the absolute, succulent gratuity that peaks our senses! The world is enriched with beautiful people, outstanding wardrobes cast in a time that fascinates most, the Roman Empire. Did I mention that many of these beautiful people are quite revealing? Nudity! It is with taste I might add! Of course, references to porn are made, but no porn has the character depth and sophistication that gives the sexual scenes the passion that is conveyed in this series. The necessity to produce these scenes is important in fostering the time-period's stance of sexual openness. The costume range is great; the rich are adorned with lavish jewelry and a colorful, flowing wardrobe which is artistically chosen, and for the poor, well sometimes they are left with nothing. The gladiators are especially left without much clothing, but the armor they do wear is often demonic, intimidating and everything you would naturally expect to find on a person when they are fighting to the DEATH!

    The fight scenes are well choreographed and blood is everywhere! The array of weapons to choose from, the differences in fighting styles, the varying levels of fighting skill all make for interesting battles in the arena. Also, bear in mind that the arena is not only for physical fighting, but the political fold is the pressing force behind the fights. Basically, it is more than just a fight, what you see is not entirely what you get. The fight's value is difference for the gladiator, than it is for the crowd, than it is for the owner's of the gladiators; and, these differences are excellently contrasted. The graphics are not top-notch, but it adds a stylistic element to the show. The blood is vibrant and sometimes seems to defy physics--it's great! The acting is intense and the director seems to strive away from being "natural" which is good. The intensity is not monochromatic and individual to each characters personality.

    In a short and sweet summary, this gratuitous mash of beautiful people, fight scenes, political undertones is nothing short of brilliant. Watch it for what it is and you will not be disappointed.
    helpful•92
    16
    • NateS8
    • Jan 22, 2011

    FAQ4

    • How long before Blood and Sand does this take place?
    • Should I see this before Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Vengeance or War Of The Damned?
    • Will there be a second season?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 21, 2011 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
      • English
      • Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
    • Also known as
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Starz
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • 5 hours 31 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Top Gap
    What is the Canadian French language plot outline for Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page
    Add episode

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.