I agree with your point about the dubious morality of the games in this episode.  It had to be there, because historically we know that the real Spartacus held such an event when he heard about Crixus's death.  I was also uncomfortable watching it, thinking the same thing, that they were starting to become the very…

I'm pretty sure they film it in New Zealand.

I think we need to start threads both this week and next, filled with our best Power Bitching and Browbeating until Ryan McGee admits he's going to revisit Season 1 and Gods of the Arena for TV Club Classic.

Just trying to keep it semi-organized.  It drives me nuts when there are ten threads all saying the same damn thing, which is what keeps me from commenting on many of the larger discussions around here.

As far as crucifixions are concerned, you might want to keep the eye and ear coverings handy.  Without getting too historically spoiler-ey, let's just say there was a definite nail shortage in Rome by the end of the rebellion.  I have a hard time believing the series finale won't deal with that in some way, though I'm…

I won't even bother with trying to pick a favorite episode.  Not remotely possible.  As for favorite show moments, I think we can all stipulate the obvious ones, such as the revolt in the ludus at the end of Season 1, burning down the arena, etc.  Just off the top of my head, some great moments that stand out for me…

EDIT: I started a thread on great moments in the show's history, but Piecar beat me to it. This post was moved to the replies in his thread.

Regarding Tiberius vs. Joffrey - I was quite content to see Tiberius fall to deserved end in tonight's episode, whereas if they offed Joffrey at this point on GoT, I'd be very disappointed.  There are so, so many opportunities yet remaining for him to be slapped, kicked, backhanded, drenched by thrown chamberpots, and…

One of the things that always stuck with me from the religious schooling I got as a kid was one of the teachers saying what a rotten job has been done of portraying Christ in paintings, films, etc.  Aside from the obvious fact that Jesus wasn't white, it was pointed out that he's always painted as delicate, bordering…

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If you're right, then it worked.  I didn't like him before, and I REALLY don't like him now.

Regarding Saxa:

One other thing about this episode - violent as it was, there was a definite scaling down of the blood and gore.  I first noticed it in the opening battle sequence (which was an absolute masterpiece of the slow-motion/freeze frame cinematography this show has perfected over the years). Despite many people getting…

I think you're right. Damn you, DeKnight, for making us watch that! Seeing both Crixus and Agron laid low by attacks from behind was awful, especially when it's from a slimy little punk like Tiberius. We all wanted to see Crixus go down under an overwhelming onslaught of twenty Roman soldiers, taking most of them…

Whether Naevia lived or died tonight (and I don't think she's dead, because this isn't the sort of show that would kill her off without us actually seeing it), I have to give the actress credit. As I stated in greater detail last week, I don't think she was the best choice to replace Naevia 1.0, but that's more due…

Yep.. CORPSE BRIDGE (which, after having seen it, kinda demands to be spelled out in all caps) was over the top awesome. And to address an observation RMG made in the review, I didn't get the impression that Spartacus and Co. built it under the noses of the Romans on the wall. Seemed to me like they snuck their small…

About Naevia…

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Yes, he eventually wants to undo the damage he's done, but by then he's been implanted with a Drakh Keeper, so his good intentions are irrelevant.  I always thought that was one of the brutal ironies of his overall character arc - he comes to realize and regret the…

Obviously you don't appreciate the intensive, time-consuming logistics behind shuffling child molesters around within a worldwide organization in order to avoid legal proceedings, statutes of limitations, extradition laws, etc.  Is it really fair or practical to expect the pope to handle all that along with this as…

Just to play devil's advocate and to preserve Ceaser's reputation as a really really nice guy, could it be possible that he only knew Crassus had given Heracleo a woman, but he didn't know it was Laeta?

I just want DeKnight and company to release a full set of lyrics and an extended version of "My Cock Rages On" so I can bellow it out as a drinking song whenever the situation calls for it. Which is always, when drinking.