Spartacus
A Thracian warrior is enslaved and forced to fight for his life in the gladiatorial arena, where survival demands brutality and cunning.
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About the series
Some legends are written in blood
What it’s about
Spartacus is taken from his home and the woman he loves, then sold into slavery and made a gladiator. He must survive the arena, where death is entertainment for the crowd, while navigating a world of cruelty, sex, and political scheming. His passion and will to live drive him to endure and seek revenge.
What hooks you
The series won a Saturn Award in 2011 for Best Supporting Actress on Television. Andy Whitfield originated the role of Spartacus, but after a cancer diagnosis he left the series and later died; Liam McIntyre took over the part. Manu Bennett plays Crixus and Dustin Clare plays Gannicus. The show's slogan is 'Some legends are written in blood.'
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who like visceral action and historical drama set in ancient Rome, with intense combat and political intrigue. It will appeal to viewers who appreciate stories of survival against overwhelming odds and the brutal realities of gladiatorial life.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 601 votesCreative team
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Trivia
- After the end of the first season, production of the series was suspended due to the unexpected diagnosis of cancer in Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus. The producers intended to wait for the actor's recovery and not begin filming the second season until then, but when the disease began to progress and Whitfield finally left the series, a recast was held, and Liam McIntyre was chosen for the lead role. Andy Whitfield died in September 2011.
- Andy Whitfield, the actor who played Spartacus, died in 2011 at the age of 39, roughly the same age as his character. Some historians claim that Spartacus was between 37 and 40 years old at the time of his death in 71 BC. Most are of the opinion that he was 38 years old.
- To film the orgies, the producers hired a specialized company from New Zealand and instructed its representatives to do on camera whatever came into their heads.
- Throughout the first season, Spartacus endures mockery and abuse because of his Thracian origin. Nevertheless, some historians believe that Thrace was one of the provinces whose conquest was especially difficult for Rome precisely because of the ferocity of the Thracian warriors.
- The wooden training swords used by gladiators seem light, and handling them seems not difficult. In fact, such swords were heavier than iron ones. This was done specifically to make it easier to parry blows from the gladius (Roman short sword).
- Between seasons 2 and 3, a feature film was planned, but the screenwriters realized that too much would have to be cut to avoid an NC-17 rating (no one 17 or under admitted) from the Motion Picture Association of America, so the idea was abandoned.
Awards and nominations
1 win · 4 nominations
- 1 win Saturn Awards
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series Lucy Lawless Saturn Awards · 2011
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