Spartacus

53min

Drama

Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.

Production Companies

Starz Productions

Starz Media

Episodes

Cast

The Red Serpent

1. The Red Serpent

53min

22nd Jan 2010

The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

Sacramentum Gladiatorum

2. Sacramentum Gladiatorum

53min

29th Jan 2010

Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

Legends

3. Legends

53min

5th Feb 2010

Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

The Thing in the Pit

4. The Thing in the Pit

53min

12th Feb 2010

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

Shadow Games

5. Shadow Games

53min

19th Feb 2010

Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

Delicate Things

6. Delicate Things

53min

26th Feb 2010

Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

Great and Unfortunate Things

7. Great and Unfortunate Things

53min

12th Mar 2010

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

Mark of the Brotherhood

8. Mark of the Brotherhood

53min

19th Mar 2010

Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

Whore

9. Whore

53min

26th Mar 2010

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Party Favors

10. Party Favors

53min

2nd Apr 2010

Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.

Old Wounds

11. Old Wounds

53min

9th Apr 2010

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies

Revelations

12. Revelations

53min

16th Apr 2010

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

Kill Them All

13. Kill Them All

53min

23rd Apr 2010

In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

First air date

22nd Jan 2010

Last air date

12th Apr 2013

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks