Spartacus
Also known as:
Spartacus: Blood and Sand
An update of the classic tale, produced by Sam Raimi and Robert Tappert.
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Spartacus: Vengeance - Season Review
TV�Review�-�April 5, 2012
Another bloody good season of sex, subterfuge and sandals.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 163
TV�Features�-�April 4, 2012
Spartacus: Vengeance's Katrina Law returns to talk about the just-completed season! Plus, a Hellraiser TV series and WrestleMania reaction.
Spartacus Creator: "We Do Finales Right"
TV�Features�-�March 30, 2012
Holy crap! What a finale, right? IGN spoke to series creator Steven DeKnight about the big deaths and cunning twists. Plus, what awaits us next year.

No. | Episode | Airdate |
210 | Wrath of the Gods | 3/30/12 |
� | Dwindling supplies and a superior Roman enemy brings the rebellion to its knees. Spartacus must restore hope to his people, as they careen towards their final confrontation with Glaber's army. IGN Rating: 9 - Read the Review |
209 | Monsters | 3/23/12 |
� | Spartacus must convince his people to unite against the imminent Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to be free from the commands of men who threaten her fate, and Glaber's ruthlessness has consequences. IGN Rating: 8.5 - Read the Review |
Spartacus Seasons
Blood and Sand |
IGN Rating: 8.5 - Read the Review |
Gods of the Arena |
A special six-episode prequel season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand, focusing on the House of Batiatus before Spartacus' arrival. |
Vengeance |
IGN Rating: 8 - Read the Review |
Season 3 |
Contributions
Reviews
Spartacus: Vengeance - Season Review - April 5, 2012
Another bloody good season of sex, subterfuge and sandals.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Wrath of the Gods" Review - March 30, 2012
An absolutely unrelenting finale!
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Monsters" Review - March 23, 2012
Spartacus throws a kegger while Glaber proves to be the master of his domain.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Balance" Review - March 16, 2012
Spartacus is left with a difficult decision after Gannicus hands over Illythia.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Sacramentum" Review - March 10, 2012
Spartacus handles some unruly new recruits. Gannicus faces a tough decision.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Chosen Path" Review - March 2, 2012
Glaber eliminates the competition. Ashur assembles a team to take on Spartacus.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Libertus" Review - February 25, 2012
Gannicus returns and Spartacus kicks some ass!
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Empty Hands" Review - February 17, 2012
Naevia's rescue continues to prove costly. Illythia plots against her husband.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "The Greater Good" Review - February 10, 2012
Spartacus and Crixus mount a daring rescue.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "A Place in This World" Review - February 3, 2012
Spartacus and co. invade a local House, while a face from the past makes a welcome return.
Spartacus: Vengeance - "Fugitivus" Review - January 23, 2012
Spartacus is back and every bit as good as you remembered!
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Blu-ray Review - September 13, 2011
More exploitation from this popular sword and sandal series.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "The Bitter End" Review - February 26, 2011
A phenomenal display of blood, violence and a great story!
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "Reckoning" Review - February 20, 2011
Lucretia and Batiatus face an important decision.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "Beneath the Mask" Review - February 13, 2011
Now this is how you crash an orgy.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "Paterfamilias" Review - February 6, 2011
Lentulus Batiatus' celebrations are cut short when his father returns home.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "Missio" Review - January 29, 2011
Batiatus strikes back!
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - "Past Transgressions" Review - January 22, 2011
Sex, lies and plenty of blood!
Spartacus: Blood and Sand Season 1 DVD Review - September 13, 2010
Some legends, and DVD sets, are written in blood.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - Season 1 Review - April 22, 2010
An exciting tale of sex, violence and revenge!
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "Kill Them All" Review - April 18, 2010
Spartacus gets his revenge!
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "Revelations" Review - April 12, 2010
Spartacus' vengance is put on hold while Glaber returns to the Ludus.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "Old Wounds" Review - April 5, 2010
Insulting Batiatus in his own home is never, ever a good idea.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "Party Favors" Review - March 29, 2010
Ilithyia forces Spartacus to make an unthinkable choice.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "Whore" Review - March 22, 2010
Lucretia proves that she is not one to mess with.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Mark of Brotherhood" Review - March 12, 2010
Crixus' abilities as a gladiator are in question while Spartacus deals with some new recruits.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Great And Unfortunate Things" Review - March 5, 2010
Spartacus faces an important decision after the death of his wife.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Delicate Things" Review - February 26, 2010
Spartacus prepares for the arrival of his wife.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Shadow Games" Review - February 22, 2010
Crixus and Spartacus versus the Shadow of Death!
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "The Thing in the Pit" Review - February 12, 2010
Spartacus fights through hell to regain his honor.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Legends" Review - February 5, 2010
Spartacus battles his own rebellious nature in this excellent episode.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand: "Sacramentum Glatorium" Review - January 29, 2010
A much improved second episode.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand - "The Red Serpent" Review - January 21, 2010
I am f***ing Spartacus!
Previews
2012 Midseason TV Preview - February 26, 2012
UPDATE: Community's return date, Game of Thrones and Mad Men, a new Spartacus arrives, J.J. Abrams' new island, and much, much more.
Spartacus: What to Expect from Vengeance - January 13, 2012
The creator and stars Liam McIntyre and Lucy Lawless talk about the return of Spartacus.
Things Get Bloody in Epic New Spartacus Trailer - December 21, 2011
Get ready.
Watch the First Scene from Spartacus: Vengeance! - December 8, 2011
Exclusive look at the opening sequence to the new Spartacus season.
Watch the Full Trailer to Spartacus: Vengeance - July 30, 2011
Vengeance is coming to Starz.
TV Shows Coming to Comic-Con 2011 - July 10, 2011
Dexter, Chuck, Community, Walking Dead, Beavis and Butt-head, Game of Thrones and many more are headed to San Diego.
Spartacus Goes to Camelot - June 21, 2011
Starz shows come home.
Spartacus Goes to Camelot - June 21, 2011
Starz shows come home.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Unleashes Hell! - January 8, 2011
John Hannah & Lucy Lawless jump back into the sandals for a new prequel series. Plus, will Lucretia be back for Season 2?
2011 Midseason TV Preview - January 3, 2011
V's return, Spartacus' prequel, Summer Glau fighting crime, Game of Thrones and much more are headed to your TVs in the weeks to come.
Lawless and Hannah Talk Spartacus: Gods of the Arena - August 7, 2010
IGN spoke to both actors about returning for the new six-episode Starz prequel series. Plus, will Lawless actually be returning for Season 2?
Camelot's Merlin: Part Obi-Wan, Part Rumsfeld - August 7, 2010
Actor Joseph Fiennes talks about his new epic King Arthur series for Starz.
2010 Midseason TV Preview - January 4, 2010
All the big premieres from January to April, including Lost, Chuck, 24, V and more.
News
Spartacus: Julius Caesar Cast for Season 3 - March 14, 2012
The famous Roman general is headed to Starz' bloody great series, as well as an all new Season 3 villain.
Casting News for True Blood Reveals Spartacus Spoiler? - February 13, 2012
One of the stars of Spartacus has been cast in True Blood's Season 5. Which means...
Watch the Spartacus: Vengeance Premiere Now - January 23, 2012
Why wait for Friday? Here's the entire Spartacus season premiere...
Spartacus Renewed for Season 3 - November 7, 2011
Jupiter's C***! Months ahead of Season 2's premiere, Starz promises us even more blood n' guts.
New Spartacus: Vengeance Poster! - November 3, 2011
It's almost time for some seriously bloody fun when the slave-turned-gladiator-turned-rebel returns to unleash hell on Starz.
Starz Airing Spartacus Marathon to Honor Andy Whitfield - September 16, 2011
Whitfield remembered with re-airing of five Blood and Sand episodes.
Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield Dies - September 11, 2011
Spartacus: Blood and Sand actor passes away in Australia at the age of 39.
Spartacus: Andy Whitfield's Advice to New Lead Liam McIntyre! - July 29, 2011
Plus, IGN talks to Lucy Lawless about Lucretia's revenge!
Comic-Con: Spartacus is Ready for Vengeance - July 23, 2011
We see the first footage from the new Spartacus season and get info from the cast and creator, including new star Liam McIntyre.
First Look at the New Spartacus! - July 19, 2011
Check out images of Liam McIntyre as the gladiator-turned-rebel from Season 2 of the smash Starz series.
The Big Guide to Comic-Con 2011 - July 8, 2011
Check out all the panels you can't miss. Or else.
Torchwood and Spartacus Coming to Comic-Con - June 16, 2011
Starz announces the guests for their two big panels.
Spartacus: And the New Naevia is... - April 28, 2011
A new actress fills the sandals of Crixus's lover.
More Spartacus Recasting - February 17, 2011
Actress who appeared in Season 1 and Gods of the Arena dropping out of Season 2.
No Ordinary Lawless - January 28, 2011
The Spartacus siren will battle The Powells. But is there a Dexter connection?
And The New Spartacus Is... - January 17, 2011
Aussie actor chosen to succeed Andy Whitfield in Season 2.
Prison Breaker Circling Spartacus Role - January 13, 2011
Is Lincoln Burrows up for the lead role on the hit Starz series?
The Men Who Would Be Spartacus! - November 8, 2010
It's down to three actors for the replacement role of the rebel gladiator.
Prison Break's Wentworth Wants to Be Spartacus - October 14, 2010
Can Michael Scofield fill the sandals of a legend?
Spartacus Recasting Lead Role - October 4, 2010
Starz decides to continue with series, in the wake of Andy Whitfield's departure.
Spartacus Role Might Be Recast - September 27, 2010
Could another actor dawn Andy Whitfield's sword and sandals?
Spartacus Star Leaving Series for Health Reasons - September 17, 2010
Andy Whitfield is dropping out of Season 2, due to the recurrence of cancer.
Dexter Alum Joins Spartacus Prequel - July 19, 2010
Three actors join the cast of the upcoming Blood and Sand follow-up.
SDCC 10: TV Panels at Comic-Con - July 14, 2010
Chuck, Smallville, The Walking Dead, Simpsons and... Castle?
SDCC 10: Spartacus Attacks Comic-Con - June 16, 2010
The cast and creator of Blood and Sand are coming to the Con.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand Prequel Confirmed - May 11, 2010
With Season 2 delayed, fans will learn more about the backstory of two integral characters.
Spartacus Halts Production Of Season 2 - March 9, 2010
Series star to seek treatment for cancer.
Spartacus and White Collar Renewed - December 21, 2009
But only one of them has actually aired...
Raimi Talks Warcraft - July 30, 2009
The director speaks briefly about the adaptation.
SDCC 09: From Battlestar to Spartacus - July 25, 2009
Lucy Lawless discusses the brutal re-telling of the warrior-slave epic.
SDCC 09: Television Panels at Comic-Con - July 12, 2009
Lost, Heroes, Family Guy, Dexter, Dollhouse, Chuck, Fringe, 24, Star Wars and much more.
Lawless Reunites with Raimi for Spartacus - March 30, 2009
Plus, who nabbed the role of Spartacus himself?
Rob Tapert and Steven DeKnight Talk Spartacus - January 12, 2009
New green-screen Gladiator series heads to Starz.
Raimi Brings "Sword and Sandals" to Starz - October 28, 2008
It's Spartacus like you've never seen him before. Virtually.
Features
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 163 - April 4, 2012
Spartacus: Vengeance's Katrina Law returns to talk about the just-completed season! Plus, a Hellraiser TV series and WrestleMania reaction.
Spartacus Creator: "We Do Finales Right" - March 30, 2012
Holy crap! What a finale, right? IGN spoke to series creator Steven DeKnight about the big deaths and cunning twists. Plus, what awaits us next year.
Hunger Games: Pop Culture Primer - March 12, 2012
The road to Panem was paved with good inspiration.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 159 - March 3, 2012
James Spader leaving The Office, changes for True Blood, our current thoughts on Spartacus: Vengeance and more.
Spartacus: Gannicus Returns! - February 23, 2012
IGN talks to Dustin Clare about his Gods of the Arena character joining up with Spartacus' saga. Also...something about balls of fire?
Babeology: Katrina Law Rules - February 8, 2012
The star of Spartacus: Vengeance dazzles us with brand new photos and behind-the-scenes video.
The New Spartacus Would Rather Play Video Games - January 26, 2012
IGN talks to the new Spartacus, Liam McIntyre, about awkward nude scenes, painful boot camps and why he'll always be a gamer.
Babeology: Katrina Law Mesmerizes - January 24, 2012
We talk to the Spartacus: Vengeance star about the upcoming season. Plus, brand new sizzling photos!
Spartacus' Lucy Lawless: "We're a Perverse Bunch" - January 23, 2012
IGN talks to Lawless about the new and returning characters in Vengeance and how Lucretia will rise once again.
No Incest on Spartacus Because of Game of Thrones - January 19, 2012
IGN talked to EP/Creator Steven S. DeKnight about Andy Whitfield's passing, new star Liam McIntyre, villains beyond Glaber and more...
Spartacus: Most Disturbing Sex Scenes - December 29, 2011
Warning: Not all ancient love was tender and pure. In fact, most of it was filled with hate and wrong.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 150 - December 9, 2011
Spartacus' Katrina Law is our special guest this week, as she talks to Eric and Matt about the new season, Spartacus: Vengeance!
Things You Can't Miss at Comic-Con - July 18, 2011
What are the must-see nerd events in San Diego? We got ya covered.
Why You Should Watch the S*** Out of Camelot! - March 31, 2011
With the Starz series about to officially debut, we give you a few good reasons to check out this retelling of a timeless classic.
What to Expect from Spartacus Season 2 - February 23, 2011
IGN talks to Blood and Sand creator Steven S. DeKnight, and series stars Lucy Lawless and Peter Mensah, about leaving the Ludus behind.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 118 - February 18, 2011
Wonder Woman is cast, Beavis & Butt-head's new targets, The Rock's WWE return and more.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 116 - January 31, 2011
Laura Vandervoort sits in to talk about V, Smallville and more.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 114 - January 21, 2011
Liam Neeson gets Cloned, a new Spartacus is found, Ricky Gervais guests on The Office and more.
The Search for the New Spartacus - January 12, 2011
Stars Lucy Lawless & John Hannah, along with EP Steven S. DeKnight, talk to IGN about what it's going to take to succeed Andy Whitfield.
Torchwood: What to Expect From The New World - November 11, 2010
We talk to the Torchwood producers about next year's re-launch of the series.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 107 - October 3, 2010
Dexter's return, a new Wonder Woman TV series, some big Smallville guest stars and more.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 102 - August 10, 2010
It's our epic Comic-Con/TCA wrap up! William Shatner, Yvonne Strahovski, Spartacus, Torchwood, Boardwalk Empire and a lot more...
SDCC 10: He. Is. SPARTACUS! - July 25, 2010
IGN talks to the brutal gladiator himself, Andy Whitfield, about surviving cancer, killing his friends and heading out of the Ludus for Season 2.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 101 - July 21, 2010
Comic-Con is upon us, and with it... madness!
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 96 - May 14, 2010
The death of Heroes, the renewal of Chuck and Lost's much-criticized "Across the Sea."
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 94 - May 1, 2010
Steve Carell potentially leaving The Office, Legend of the Seeker's cancellation, Nimoy's Fringe future and more.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 91 - April 12, 2010
Conan's new deal, Seth Green's Star Wars series, Chuck, Lost and more.
Five Shows You Should Be Watching - March 1, 2010
Looking for something good on TV? Animated spies, backstabbing lawyers and rampant nudity are all the rage.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 83 - January 22, 2010
Robot Chicken renewed, thoughts on Chuck and Human Target, the debut of Caprica and a lot more.
Lucy Lawless Gets Down and Dirty - January 21, 2010
The former warrior-princess talks to IGN about her sexy new role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, her demise on BSG, and playing a zero on Flight of the Conchords.
Sam Raimi and Lucy Lawless, Bloody and Naked - July 30, 2009
The duo talks about their new brutal Roman action series on Starz.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 51 - April 4, 2009
We talk Clone Wars, Friday Night Lights, NBC's Leno dilemma and more.
Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 36 - November 1, 2008
King of the Hill ends, as does an era of Doctor Who; plus more Heroes emails.
Connections for Spartacus
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