Spartacus

55
Metascore
2010-2025
4 seasons
Starz
Action & Adventure, Documentary, Drama
TV-MA

Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and explicit sex. This is Spartacus.

55
Metascore
2010-2025
4 seasons
Starz
Action & Adventure, Documentary, Drama
TV-MA

Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and explicit sex. This is Spartacus.

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The Heir to the Demon is coming! Nyssa al Ghul (Spartacus' Katrina Law), the daughter of infamous villain Ra's al Ghul, will make her way to Starling City on Wednesday's episode of Arrow (8/7c, The CW) in an attempt to bring Sara (Caity Lotz) back to the League of Assassins. Arrow Exclusive: The Huntress returns for "Birds of Prey" episode! "Second to him, she's...

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Spartacus star Liam McIntyre wed Australian singer and actress Erin Hassan Sunday in Melbourne, People reports. "I'm beyond happy!" McIntyre told the magazine. "I saw true love as a child and dreamt that one day I'd have the same. Today is the first day knowing that I'll have that forever." Check out our winter TV premiere calendar

Sun, Jan 5, 2014

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The daughter of Ra's al Ghul is coming to Starling City — but it's not exactly who you'd expect. Spartacus alum Katrina Law has been tapped to play Ra's al Ghul's other progeny, Nyssa al Ghul on Arrow, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. On The CW series, Nyssa is...

Wed, Nov 20, 2013

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[Spoiler alert: If you haven't watched Spartacus yet, don't read further or you might end up used as trench filler!] We hope the cold winter gave Crassus an appetite because on Friday's Spartacus: War of the Damned, he tasted both defeat and betrayal. Crassus (Simon Merrells) had the upper hand in his war with Spartacus (Liam McIntyre). Not only were the rebels stuck out in the wintry wilds and kept from attacking by a large trench that was guarded by a manned wall, but they fell into one of Crassus' traps and barely escaped alive...

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Fri, Mar 15, 2013

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Spartacus Burning Questions of the Damned: Will the Rebels Accept Laeta?

It's nice to see hypocrisy alive and well in Ancient Rome! [Spoiler alert: If you haven't watched Spartacus yet, don't read further or you might be branded an enemy of Rome!] On Friday's Spartacus: War of the Damned, Marcus Crassus (Simon Merrells) once again revealed his rather mutable code of honor when he sold Laeta (Anna Hutchinson) to the Cilician pirate Heracleo ...

Sat, Mar 9, 2013

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Marcus Crassus is far craftier and more ruthless than we previously imagined. [Spoiler alert! If you haven't watched the "Decimation" episode of Spartacus yet, avert your eyes or continue reading at your own risk.] On Friday's Spartacus: War of the Damned, the deep plan that Crassus (Simon Merrells) conceived was finally revealed: Julius Caesar (Todd Lasance) would infiltrate Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre) group by disguising himself as a fellow (hairy, unwashed) rebel slave. So that's why Crassus didn't want Caesar to cut his hair!

Sat, Feb 23, 2013

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The Vampire Diaries' Bonnie Bennett is getting a new mentor — hopefully with better intentions than her last one. The Vampire Diaries' Joseph Morgan on the fallout of forcing Tyler out and Katherine's return Spartacus: War of the Damned actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson will play Aja, a powerful witch, with a connection to Bonnie's mother, who comes to Mystic Falls to help Bonnie control her magic. Seeing as Jeremy is (most likely) dead, does this mean that the only other person with the ability to guide Bonnie with her magic, Professor Shane, is also about to croak?

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Lucy Lawless Sentenced to Community Service for Oil Ship Protest

Spartacus star Lucy Lawless has been ordered to pay a fine and complete 120 hours of community service after she pled guilty to trespassing charges stemming from a protest on a New Zealand oil ship, The Associated Press reports.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

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Spartacus Exclusive Video: Bread or Death?!

When Spartacus is away, the rebels will play... with Romans! On Friday's all-new Spartacus: War of the Damned, airing at 9/8c on Starz, the Romans of Sinuessa en Valle find that the sandal is on the other foot now that the rebels have taken over their walled city.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Spartacus Exclusive Video: Bread or Death?!

Spartacus Burning Questions of the Damned: Is Caesar Kinky?

All hail Caesar! On Friday's episode of Spartacus: War of the Damned, Marcus Crassus (Simon Merrells) introduced his secret weapon: Gaius Julius Caesar (Todd Lasance). And Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) revealed his own plan to supply and shelter his followers in the walled city of Sinuessa en Valle — at the cost of Roman lives, of course.

Sat, Feb 2, 2013

Spartacus Burning Questions of the Damned: Is Caesar Kinky?

Meet Spartacus' Young, Hairy and Fabricated Julius Caesar

Don't expect to see the short and severe Caesar haircut on Spartacus' version of Julius Caesar when you first meet him. When the notorious Roman makes his debut on the Starz drama Friday at 9/8c, he appears much younger and shaggier than we've seen him depicted before. That's because producers decided to check in on him decades before he became the lover of Cleopatra and the elder statesman fated for assassination.

Fri, Feb 1, 2013

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Spartacus Gears Up For An Epic Final Season

He's finally got cred. In Season 1 of the Starz hit Spartacus, the titular hero rallied his fellow slaves and led a gut-splattering revolt against his oppressive master. By Season 2, this band of rebels had grown so strong that they brought down an entire coliseum full of Romans, leaving mass casualties and a mountain of rubble. Still, Spartacus was nothing more than a local problem, a mere blip on the government's radar. That changes wildly when the swords-and-skin series returns for its final season, Spartacus: War of the Damned."We jump ahead several months, to a point in the story where Spartacus is not just winning against the Roman Republic — he's winning big," says Liam McIntyre, who inherited the lead role originated by the late Andy Whitfield. "Spartacus now has an army of thousands — there are historical accounts that claim it was upward of 120,000 — and they have some of Rome's biggest military leaders on the run. There's no choice but to take him seriously now. It's time to call in the top guns."That would be Marcus Crassus ...

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

Spartacus Gears Up For An Epic Final Season

Spartacus Rages On: New Enemies Besiege Rebels in War of the Damned

Spartacus: War of the Damned may be the series' swan song, but first the characters will have a chance to sing a different tune — literally. At the red carpet premiere for Spartacus, which kicks off Friday at 9/8c on Starz, executive producer Steven S. DeKnight promised that "My C--- Rages On," the fictional bawdy song popularized on the series, will be heard again. "We could not have a season without 'My C--- Rages On,'" he told TVGuide.com. "So listen for it. It'll pop up somewhere."

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

Spartacus Rages On: New Enemies Besiege Rebels in War of the Damned

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Spartacus, prepare to meet your most dangerous foe to date. On the upcoming final season of Spartacus, premiering Friday, Jan. 25 at 9/8c on Starz, the titular rebel leader (Liam McIntyre) may have amassed 30,000 bloodthirsty followers, but he'll be met by an equally merciless force, led by a new opponent, Marcus Crassus (Simon Merrells).

Mon, Jan 7, 2013

Exclusive First Look: Spartacus' New Foe Strips Down and Arms Up

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Sneak Peek: Spartacus Prepares for the End With War of the Damned

You'd think it would be difficult — if not impossible — to keep fans happy when they know their hero is about to die. But the folks behind Spartacus: War of the Damned don't seem too worried. In fact, as the Starz series prepares to launch its final season on Jan. 25, creator Steven S. DeKnight reminds us that Spartacus' death at the hands of his Roman oppressors is "not unlike the story of the Titanic. It's no big secret the boat will sink. It's how you get there that keeps the audience invested."

Tue, Dec 4, 2012

Sneak Peek: Spartacus Prepares for the End With War of the Damned

Spartacus ' Liam McIntyre Engaged to Erin Hasan

He may play a gladiator on Starz's hit series Spartacus, but when it came time to pop the question, Liam McIntyre proved he's a real prince. When McIntyre proposed to girlfriend Erin Hasan at Disney World in Florida, he not only dressed up as a...

Mon, Dec 3, 2012

Spartacus ' Liam McIntyre Engaged to Erin Hasan

Spartacus: War of the Damned Premiere Date Revealed

Spartacus: War of the Damned will premiere...

Tue, Nov 6, 2012

Spartacus: War of the Damned Premiere Date Revealed

Life After Spartacus: Starz Plans Action-Packed Genre Lineup

It's "better to leave people wanting more than to risk repeating ourselves and diminish" the power of the Spartacus franchise, Starz president Chris Albrecht told the Television Critics Association at Thursday's fall previews. In June, the cable network announced that the upcoming third season of Spartacus would be the series' last. Albrecht noted that going into Season 2, when "the rebels were in the hills and the Romans were in the towns" the show had to tell "two distinct stories, which is not the best." So instead of detailing another battle, another argument ad nauseum, it was decided the series would end in a big way with one more season: Spartacus: War of the Damned, which premieres in January 2013.

Thu, Aug 2, 2012

Life After Spartacus: Starz Plans Action-Packed Genre Lineup

Comic-Con 2012: All the Latest News

Comic-Con has invaded San Diego and we'll have you covered! From Firefly's 10-year anniversary reunion to the final Fringe and Spartacus panels, check back here all weekend for the latest news.

Wed, Jul 11, 2012

Comic-Con Preview: Once Upon a Time, Spartacus, Arrow, Firefly and More!

In recent years there have been rumblings about a slight decrease in participation from movie studios at Comic-Con. But throw a stick (or graphic novel) pretty much anywhere in the San Diego Convention Center this week, and you'll likely connect with some sort of TV show presentation. If you're one of the 125,000 attendees, expect a slew of panels for returning genre hits (Falling Skies, Supernatural, Grimm, Game of Thrones, Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead, Warehouse 13, etc.);

Wed, Jul 11, 2012

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Singing Browncoats! Hot Vampires! Khaleesi! 13 Things We're Psyched for at Comic-Con

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Wed, Jul 11, 2012

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Spartacus Marches on to Comic-Con

Liam McIntyre and the cast of Spartcus might win the award for longest distance traveled to get to Comic-Con this week.

Tue, Jul 10, 2012

Lucy Lawless Pleads Guilty to Trespassing, Faces Up to Three Years in Jail

Lucy Lawless has pleaded guilty to trespassing on an oil-drilling ship in New Zealand, Us Weekly reports.In February, the Spartacus: Vengeance star was arrested after she boarded the ship with six Greenpeace activists as part of an environmental protest.

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Lucy Lawless Pleads Guilty to Trespassing, Faces Up to Three Years in Jail

Andy Whitfield Documentary Be Here Now Seeks Donations from Fans

A documentary detailing Spartacus: Blood and Sand star Andy Whitfield's battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is seeking fans' help to finish the film, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Sat, Jun 9, 2012

Andy Whitfield Documentary Be Here Now Seeks Donations from Fans

Breaking News: Spartacus To End After One More Season

Fans of Spartacus: Vengeance were stunned when six major characters, including Lucy Lawless' much-loved Lucretia, were killed off in the Season 2 finale last March. But that's nothing compared to this shocker! Starz has decided to end Spartacus after just one more season even though it's the cable channel's highest-rated show and a smash around the world. What are these people thinking? TV Guide Magazine got the scoop from the program's creator....

Mon, Jun 4, 2012

Breaking News: Spartacus To End After One More Season

Spartacus Boss Answers Burning Questions: Who's Really Dead? What's Up for Season 3?

Fans are still licking their wounds after the Season 2 finale of Spartacus: Vengeance killed off several main characters. [Spoiler alert! The following is a discussion of the Season 2 finale, including who dies, and information about the upcoming third season, which is currently in production.] "I still get angry messages about Varro," series creator and executive producer Steven DeKnight told reporters on a call Monday. "Varro's death [in Season 1] still stands as one of the best ends to a character on a show. It had such an emotional impact and such a twist and it was so heartbreaking. Also, it may come as no surprise that I've gotten some angry messages about Lucy [Lawless], killing off Lucretia. I've gotten more than a few, 'You're an idiot. I'll never watch this show again!'"

Tue, Apr 3, 2012

Spartacus Boss Answers Burning Questions: Who's Really Dead? What's Up for Season 3?

Bring On Bruce Lee! The Stars of Spartacus Pick Their Weapons and Wingmen

All men face the threat of death, but the Spartacus: Vengeance cast has faced it on a regular basis through their characters on the show. From Game of Thrones to Spartacus: TV's unsexiest sex scenes Going into the epic finale Friday (10/9c, Starz), we asked the actors to reflect on what it must have been like to be placed in Spartacus' sandals and had them weigh in on two very important subjects:

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

Bring On Bruce Lee! The Stars of Spartacus Pick Their Weapons and Wingmen

Spartacus Episode 9: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"

Friday's Spartacus: Vengeance episode is titled "Monsters," and there's no word more appropriate to describe the Romans who bring atrocities upon their enemies... and each other. In the episode, Ilithyia has returned from being Gannicus-napped and now feels fiercely protective of her unborn child. Lucretia offers Seppia a knife so she can wreak vengeance on Glaber for killing her brother Seppius. But as she strikes, Ilithyia takes the knife and stabs her instead, thus saving her ungrateful hubby's life. We did not see that one coming!

Sat, Mar 24, 2012

Spartacus Episode 9: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"

Meet Ellen Hollman, Spartacus' Savage, Mangy Saxa

Keeping limber is essential for Spartacus' numerous battle and boudoir scenes, but American actress Ellen Hollman also had to exercise her foreign language skills to play the new warrior woman Saxa. "It's not just a fighting role and a physical role, but also one that requires fluent German. They failed to mention both of those aspects when I was reading for it," Hollman tells TVGuide.com. When Hollman heard that casting director Paul Weber had just returned from Hamburg, she made a comment in German. "He was like, 'Wait, you speak German?' I said, 'What do you think 'Hollman' is?'"

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Meet Ellen Hollman, Spartacus' Savage, Mangy Saxa

Starz Renews Magic City Before It Premieres

Starz is giving Magic City a huge vote of confidence: The network has renewed the show for a 10-episode second season before it has even premiered.Set in 1959 in Miami, the drama stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Ike Evans, a hotelier who gets into bed with mob boss Ben "The Butcher" Diamond (Danny Huston) to finance his dream ...

Tue, Mar 20, 2012

Starz Renews Magic City Before It Premieres

Spartacus Episode 8: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"

On Friday's Spartacus: Vengeance, we see the fugitives and the Romans actually interact more than usual, which means more talking and a (little) less violence. That's fine: We're still reeling from last week's slice-fest and bracing ourselves for the finale bloodbath coming in two weeks. In Friday's episode, Gannicus takes his hostage Ilithyia to the rebels' camp. His thinking: If Spartacus kills Glaber's wife, then they'll be even for Glaber killing Sura. Then there would be no more need for vengeance! Ah, Gannicus, if only it worked that way. Ilithyia reveals that Spartacus is her baby-daddy — remember all those flashbacks to her having sex with the masked slave? — and thus he's convinced to keep her alive...

Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Spartacus Episode 8: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"

Spartacus Finds its Julius Caesar and Marcus Crassus

All hail Caesar! Todd Lasance has been cast as the infamous ruler of Rome on Starz's Spartacus, the network announced Tuesday. In the third season of the series...

Tue, Mar 13, 2012

Spartacus Finds its Julius Caesar and Marcus Crassus

Spartacus Episode 7: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"

On Friday's Spartacus: Vengeance, we find more reasons to really hate Glaber, which means that his eventual comeuppance will be sweet... and bloody! The praetor has begun a reign of terror that mandates that any person who's thought to be a Spartacus sympathizer will be crucified, literally. He later invites Gannicus to help lead his men to victory against the rebels. Miserable with their lives under Glaber's rule, Lucretia thinks up a scheme to get Ilithiya out of town and then makes her own offer to Gannicus: She'll arrange it so certain guards are called away, making it easy for him to kill Glaber, which will end the crucifixions. Being Gannicus, he instead slaughters the caravan bringing Ilithiya to Rome and leaves behind his rudis, a rejection of the so-called freedom they had granted him.

Sat, Mar 10, 2012

Spartacus Episode 7: Things That Made Us Go "Ew!"