He wears the severed faces of his killed foes. He fights under Ilithyia, who has him attempt to kill Spartacus in exchange of freedom. He later turns on her and begins to rape her. The fictional son of Crassus who is desirous of his father's approval, which leads to him suffering an early defeat and losing his father's respect. During the rebellion, he is killed by a vengeful Aurelia, wife of Varro. Spartacus. Ixion (Campbell Cooley). In Vengeance, is it revealed that he managed to save Lucretia and stitched her wound. Insatiably greedy and ambitious, he schemes to become a Roman magistrate. Spartacus' wife Sura is condemned to slavery, and Spartacus is taken to Rome to be executed in the games by Glaber. A Capuan merchant of jewels. Forced to her knees from a slash to her kneecap, she is then stabbed in the neck, and through the heart (mirroring the manner in which Diona was killed) with her own sword. His aid proves invaluable in removing Calavius and Solonius. Go behind the scenes and on the set with the cast and crew of the Starz Original Series "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena". After the rebels gain several thousand more freed slaves, Spartacus tries to groom Gannicus to become a leader, which Gannicus refuses time and time again. Spartacus. Veranda (Vanessa Cater) - A Gaul slave turned rebel. Crassus' enduring loyalty for his son drives her to flee and join the rebellion. A Thracian who becomes a gladiator in the ludus of Lentulus Batiatus. But there's a lot more Caligula than Kubrick in the 13 first-season episodes (each a bit less than an hour long) of this Starz television series, which stars Andy Whitfield in the title role and also features Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) as the wicked wife of Spartacus's owner. One of three generals in the rebellion, Agron is a hot-tempered warrior who is... Read More about Agron. When Laeta hides the surviving Romans, Naevia assumes he is responsible and beats him to death in his forge. Filming began in New Zealand in the summer of 2010. Despite his affection for her, she realizes she ultimately cannot replace Spartacus' wife Sura. He is overcome with rage when his brother is murdered during the revolt, and vows to avenge his death. The winners of each round meet in the Primus, and Gannicus wins after defeating Solonius' best gladiators. Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Antonio Te Maioha, Viva Bianca, Lucy Lawless, Katrina Law, Manu Bennett, Jai Courtney, Andy Whitfield, Liam McIntyre Please click Learn More if you'd like to read more about how Starz uses cookies. Batiatus purchases Spartacus to either win patronage from Glaber by having him killed, or use the Thracian's popularity for his own ends. He keeps himself separated from the rebels at first, and resigns himself back to fighting in the Pits. Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times wrote that John Hannah as Batiatus "keeps the show grounded with a persuasive portrait of a man engaged in a stressful daily business" and called Whitfield as Spartacus "handsome and buff and smart and beastly. Spartacus: Blood and Sand Season show reviews & Metacritic score: Spartacus, now the champion of Capua, the bringer of rain, is informed by Batiatus that Sura is on her way to the ludus. Quintus finally regains the social standing his father willingly parted with, and manages to enter his men into the opening games of the Capua arena. A younger version of famous Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar. The series was inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. She is good friends with Canthara and is left emotionally shaken by her murder, but is soothed by Caesar who promises her justice before rekindling their loving bond. Spartacus Blood and Sand S 1 E02 - Sacramentum Gladiatorum. She jealously resents any other attention to Crixus and when Ilithyia requests a private session with him, she tricks Ilithyia into laying with Spartacus and reveals the event to Licinia. Kyle Newman was the director, and the producers were Andy Collen and Jeff Krelitz. When Tiberius is captured and exchanged for 500 rebels, Kore kills him in a fit of rage. She is punished (beaten as well as her hair cut) and sold after this, and Crixus vows to find her. Pericles (Thomas Kiwi). She is one of the few slaves who manage to survive to flee over the mountains to true freedom. Ilithyia then seduces the boy Numerius into having Varro, Spartacus's only friend, put to death by Spartacus. After being forced to kill his best friend Sabinus, he rapes his father's slave lover Kore as revenge and secretly hopes to overthrow his father to take over. For the full Season One article, see Spartacus: Blood and Sand. [28], The series was adapted as a 4-part motion comic adaptation called Spartacus – Blood and Sand – Motion Comic. Anubis (Marcus Johnson II). We use Cookies to provide you with the best user experience. He and Ashur are bitter enemies and he is revealed to have been the one who burnt and crippled Ashur in the opening games of the new arena. The episode was written by Steven S. DeKnight and directed by Rick Jacobson. Hector (Tim Foley). Ortius (Fortune Shumba). Spartacus is briefly tempted to kill her for all the misery she caused him, but she avoids this by revealing the child she carries is his, not Glaber's. Batiatus: What would you do to hold your wife again, to feel the warmth of her skin, to taste her lips, … His eye is damaged beyond medical help after a fight with the Egyptian. Naevia, however, is spared and sent back to the rebel camp carrying Crixus' severed head as warning of Spartacus' demise. Despite pleas to join their cause, he returns to Capua and Glaber tries to force him to join his army against the rebels. Agron continues to fight by Spartacus' side, but his relationship with Nasir becomes unstable when a pirate named Castus shows interest in Nasir. darcyleah1902. He is choked to death by Spartacus once he learns that Aulus killed Sura under Batiatus' orders. He is Titus Calavius' cousin. In India and Pakistan, the show aired (as of June 2011) on HBO. A Roman senator and Ilithyia's father. He artfully organizes the deaths of the other commanders and is given sole command. He eventually does so, with Naevia, Agron, and many others, and although victory seems near, it is soon discovered they've been led to a trap, and Crixus is eventually beheaded by Tiberius, the son of Marcus Crassus, who leads the army against Spartacus. He is condemned, along with Crixus and Rhaskos, to fight to his death in the arena and angrily engages Gannicus. He is ultimately cornered by the Romans, and captured by Caesar. Spartacus eventually has an army of hundreds of thousands of freed slaves, who free one city after another. She then commits suicide by falling off a cliff, taking the baby with her. Fannite. Meanwhile, there are some mysteries surrounding Barca's freedom as Pietros tries to deal with it. Later a prominent rebel. Oenomaus slowly begins to forgive him. In the slave revolt, he pushes Agron out of the way of an attacking guard and is mortally wounded in his place. Belesa (Luna Rioumina) - a Thracian slave who catches the interest of both Saxa and Gannicus, becoming involved with the former. Killed by Spartacus while trying to defend Glaber. Games are held pitting Roman soldiers against gladiators in honor of Crixus, with Naevia to face a now captive Tiberius in the primus. [27], Earlier, in 2009, Devil's Due had published a four-part prequel comic series titled Spartacus - Blood And Sand. [19] After being forced to return to Capua while her husband hunts Spartacus, she reunites with Lucretia and they slowly become friends again. [23] The second book in the series was Spartacus: Morituri by Mark Morris. Bohnmichael49. Many months later, after it is revealed to him that his wife murdered Licinia, the cousin of Marcus Crassus, he is forced to grant Batiatus patronage in his quest to gain political station. Doctore, Gallic gladiator, and trainer of gladiators in Batiatus' ludus. Hours before the final battle, Gannicus finally agrees to become a leader, so that the rebels may have a better chance. Watch Spartacus season 1 episode 12 online. During the battle, Spartacus and Glaber fight once more with Spartacus finally slaying his hated foe by stabbing him through the chest, then ramming his blade down his throat. After witnessing his potential, Batiatus purchases him to curry favor with Tullius. being a gladiator is a huge honor and service to the city. They then reunite, bonded by vengeance and his ambition to gain power in Rome. Eventually convincing Crixus to separate from Spartacus to take further vengeance. Tyronius (Tyrone Bell). While trapped on Mt Vesuvius, she helps Spartacus rescue a group of rebels attempting to escape the surrounding Roman forces and is struck by an axe, launched by Salvius, Glaber's new second in command. Domitia (Janine Burchett). In the opening games for the new arena, he makes it to the primus, where he manages to kill his former comrade. Crixus is the object of lust for many women, but only desires to be with Naevia. She returns in season 2, where she is discovered by Glaber when he takes up residence in the former house of Batiatus. Cast and characters John Hannah as Quintus Lentulus Batiatus – a lanista and Spartacus' … He is buried at the foot of the mountain, with Agron's shield as a gravestone. Kore (Jenna Lind) - a loyal slave to her lover, Marcus Crassus; the Roman tasked to bring an end to Spartacus and his rebellion. However, haunted by her past mistreatment at the hands of the Romans, Naevia develops a severe hatred toward anyone of Roman descent, be they soldiers or civilians. A Gaul Gladiator. He is later captured by Spartacus and sentenced to be killed by Naevia. The two of them, as well as the several thousand who followed them, begin marching toward the city of Rome itself, winning many skirmishes along the way. Spartacus: Blood and Sand Season show reviews & Metacritic score: The Romans, at war with Greece, enlist the help of the Thracian Spartacus and his warriors to protect their lands and fight the barbaric Getae. As the rebels prepare for the final battle, it is revealed that Agron is still damaged in the hands from his crucifixion; and can't hold a sword properly until they fully heal, much to Agron's frustration and impatience. A lanista and Spartacus' master. In Gods of the Arena, he is shown to be a slave of Tullius and hauls stone to build the new arena. Simply click I Accept to agree to the use of all cookies. Aulus (Mark Mitchinson). Attius (Cohen Holloway) - A Roman blacksmith living in Sinuessa en Valle. Ashur discovers their affair and manipulates Crixus into revealing it to their masters. Spartacus is a set of Starz television series that focuses on the historical figure of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who, from 73 to 71 BC, led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. However, he is traded back to Crassus for 500 rebels captured when Crixus fell. [11] RTL 5 announced in their January newsletter that Spartacus: Blood and Sand would debut in the Netherlands in March 2010. He becomes aggressively ambitious and a rival with Caesar for Crassus' attention. He and Dagan acquire the mark of the brotherhood after helping assault Vettius, rather than after the test against a seasoned gladiator. A Celt slave who becomes Quintus' first champion, a position left vacant by the grave injury suffered by Gannicus' close friend Oenomaus at the hands of Theokoles. A slave who serves as cook for the gladiators at Batiatus' Ludus and later for the Rebels. Euclid (Nigel Willoughby). [29][30][31][32], "Spartacus Prequel announced by Starz, Whitfield to star", "Liam McIntyre confirmed to take over Spartacus role", "Spartakus: Krew i piach, odc. In the absence of Barca, Pietros struggles without a protector and is unable to deal with the brutal attentions of Gnaeus. This plan is ruined when her father is killed. Segovax (Mike Edward). During the finale battle, Agron slays many Romans and ultimately comes to Spartacus' aid when he is mortally wounded. He dies in Agron's arms saying : "This time, it's me who saves you, brother". Clements and released on January 3, 2012. In Vengeance, she falls pregnant, the father initially assumed to be Glaber. Her hatred causes a large rift between the major generals of the rebel army, particularly Spartacus, as well as Gannicus, after they refuse to kill the unarmed Roman families who were in a city they had taken. Liam McIntyre took over the role of Spartacus in Season 2, and filled Andy Whitfield's gladiator sandals brilliantly. 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