Spartacus

Blood and Sand

13 episodes 4 seasons

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. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To survive, he must become more than a man. More than a gladiator. He must become a legend.

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Spartacus Season 1 released on January 22, 2010.

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S01E01 Aired January 22, 2010

The Red Serpent

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.

S01E02 Aired January 29, 2010

Sacramentum Gladiatorum

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.

S01E03 Aired February 05, 2010

Legends

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.

S01E04 Aired February 12, 2010

The Thing in the Pit

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.

S01E05 Aired February 19, 2010

Shadow Games

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.

S01E06 Aired February 26, 2010

Delicate Things

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.

S01E07 Aired March 05, 2010

Great and Unfortunate Things

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.

S01E08 Aired March 12, 2010

Mark of the Brotherhood

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

S01E09 Aired March 19, 2010

Whore

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

S01E10 Aired March 26, 2010

Party Favors

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.

S01E11 Aired April 02, 2010

Old Wounds

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

S01E12 Aired April 09, 2010

Revelations

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.

S01E13 Aired April 16, 2010

Kill Them All

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