Series synopsis
Spartacus is an American action & adventure war & politics drama television series that premiered on USA Network on April 18, 2004. It ended on April 19, 2004. It was created by Steven S. DeKnight. It stars Goran Višnjić, Alan Bates, Angus Macfadyen and Rhona Mitra.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Goran Višnjić as Spartacus
- Alan Bates as Antonius Agrippa
- Angus Macfadyen as Marcus Crassus
- Rhona Mitra as Varinia
- Ian McNeice as Lentulus Batiatus
- James Frain as David
- Henry Simmons as Draba
- Ben Cross as Titus Glabrus
Supporting cast
- Ross Kemp as Cinna
- Paul Kynman as Crixus
- Paul Telfer as Gannicus
- Jack Huston as Flavius
- Hristo Shopov as Maecenus
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | January 21, 2011 | February 25, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 2 | April 18, 2004 | April 23, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 27, 2012 | March 30, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 25, 2013 | April 12, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Past Transgressions A younger Batiatus finds himself newly in control of his father’s gladiator school. He uses his most skilled fighter to win favor with a cunning nobleman behind the building of the new arena. |
January 21, 2011 |
| 2 |
Missio Batiatus conjures up a devious plan and enlists Lucretia, Gaia and a clutch of gladiator recruits to see it through. Oenomaus longs to reclaim the top gladiator rank, but new challenges cross his path. |
January 28, 2011 |
| 3 |
Paterfamilias Just as his fortunes are on the rise, his future clear before him, Batiatus is stunned by the return of his father which puts his attempts to gain rank by exploiting those above his class at risk. |
February 4, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | April 18, 2004 |
| 2 | Part 2 | April 19, 2004 |
| 3 |
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. |
February 5, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fugitivus Spartacus realizes that becoming the leader of a mass of freed slaves can be challenging and he struggles to keep the rebellious group intact when news of Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua reaches him. |
January 27, 2012 |
| 2 |
A Place in This World Spartacus and his men liberate a Roman villa, but its slaves are wary. Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal Pits, and Glaber supports Lucretia’s prophecies, despite Ilithyia’s protests. |
February 3, 2012 |
| 3 |
The Greater Good Spartacus is forced to mediate when the gladiators are close to divide into groups after news of Naevia's fate reaches them. Lucretia exchanges a long-held secret for some information and an attack puts the rebels at risk. |
February 10, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enemies of Rome Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign. |
January 25, 2013 |
| 2 |
Wolves at the Gate Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor. |
January 26, 2013 |
| 3 |
Men of Honor Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision. |
February 8, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 18, 2004 |
| Last aired | April 19, 2004 |
| Runtime | 87 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 20:00:00 |