Series synopsis
Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World is an American documentary television series that premiered on October 23, 2025. It ended on October 30, 2025. It stars Shushma Malik, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner and Peta Greenfield.
Six legendary gladiators. One epic tale of blood and glory in ancient Rome.
Premise
Six legendary gladiators. One epic tale of blood and glory in ancient Rome.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shushma Malik as Self
- Corey Brennan as Self
- Jerry Toner as Self
- Peta Greenfield as Self
- Sahal Abdi as Self
- Kathleen Coleman as Self
- Fiona Radford as Self
- Michael J. Carter as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 23, 2025 | October 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spartacus: Rise of the Gladiator 75 BCE, Spartacus, a soldier enslaved by Rome and forced into gladiatorial combat leads fellow gladiators in a daring escape. Disaffected slaves join him, sparking a massive rebellion that defeats Roman legions. His story shows how closely linked gladiators were to the politics of the Roman Republic. Though he’s ultimately defeated, his legacy lives on as a symbol of freedom. |
October 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Nero's Favorite Gladiator Spiculus, Nero’s favourite gladiator, becomes a superstar in Rome’s brutal arenas. Rewarded with wealth and privilege, he fights for glory as Nero uses lavish games to display his power. After the Fire of 64 CE, Nero’s spectacles grow grander. When his reign finally collapses, Nero calls for Spiculus to kill him - but dies by his own hand. Spiculus’s fate remains a mystery, his legend enduring. |
October 23, 2025 |
| 3 |
Pompeii's Last Gladiators A Roman citizen Marcus Attilius chooses to become a gladiator to clear his debts. He wins fame and admiration, becoming a people’s hero. His rise occurs as Pompeii’s amphitheatre becomes a symbol of Roman dominance and spectacle. But less than two decades later, Vesuvius erupts, destroying the city. Marcus’s fate remains a mystery, yet his story lives on through the legacy of Pompeii’s games. |
October 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| First aired | October 23, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | October 30, 2025 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |