Gannicus still the only main character on the show to not be defeated in battle. (And sorry Crixus fans, but the "undefeated gaul" actually lost to Spartacus whenever they would have skirmishes, like the one in the snowy camp with the frozen jars of water).

And they got their conception of homosexuality in large part from the Greeks. Whose culture lasted WAY after they ceased to be relevant politically; arguably to this day.

Yeah the Romans did have a conception of "race" but it's not the more modern conception that focuses exclusively on skin color. The Romans were more respectful and enamored with Egyptian civilization and it's long history and advanced culture even though it was in Africa than they were with the savage tribes in say…

They also fleshed out character development between Crassus/Pompey and Caesar for the Rumored Future Spinoff as well. Notice how, like you said, Crassus immediately turned his attention to Pompey and scheming politics within the Republic, EVEN AS the love of his life is crucified 50 feet behind him! Whereas Caesar was…

I disagree as well. Just b/c it didn't take enormous pains to establish its "thematic points" in the blatantly SERIOUS way that "The Greats" do (I'm assuming you're referring to shows like The Wire, Sopranos, BB, etc) doesn't make it any less EFFECTIVE at doing so. In fact, I'd argue that the amazingly intricate plot…

well that's the thing. I loved that they showed it b/c it's Crassus' way of implicitly stating to Spartacus (right before he dies) that "Actually, bro, you're better than me and I admire you and want to be your friend." Coming from a most arrogant Type A leader character of this season, who looks down on EVERYONE,…

I think they had to do Naevia like that b/c some of her past sins this season are seen as kinda "unforgivable" in the show's moral universe (see: her slaughter of "innocent" Roman civilians, etc).

It went from being a cheap 300 knockoff during the first half of s1 to 300 ON F*CKING STEROIDS the rest of the way.

Well they actually couldn't crucify Spartacus historically b/c his body was never found after the battle. So the show actually followed (the parts that we know ) history to the T. Which surprises ppl when they see how it goes HAM when history is silent (ie Caesar butt rape). But broadly speaking, nothing that happened…

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Also, the showrunners take liberties when history is silent (huge, huge liberties. Not complaining). But this was historical. Spartacus DID hold gladiator matches to honor Crixus after the latter had fallen. This actually happened, per history.

Agree. Kill Them All is the hands-down BEST episode of TV I have ever seen. The show has been great since, but that episode was just the perfect culmination of everything that happened during that first season. Because S1 was so contained within the ludus it was about as cathartic as it gets. I dont blame the…

I think it's the opposite. Spartacus dies (or is mortally wounded before being rescued by Gannicus and then dies) and Gannicus is the one who roams the world as a wanderer telling his story. But we shall see…

am I the only one who found theon's sister not unattractive at all? … geez you people. Google the actress who plays her.

I think we have a tendency as the show's audience to see the Caesar rape as more Shocking, putting aside stuff like what's "worse" and comparisons of deeds done to slaves vs Romans. This was more shocking in the context of the in-show world than anything done to a slave.

Does anybody think that the Tiberius rape of Caesar was put in place purposely TO BE a WTF moment which isn't resolved over the course of THIS show? I'm going off the rumors that the showrunners are interested in spinning off a Caesar sequel show which makes sense in a way (much more historical material, build off the…