The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a unhappy incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.
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Season 1 Episode 1 of Spartacus resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the gladiator rebellion continues and begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic
in Spartacus: Vengeance. Gaius Claudius Glaber and his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads before it can inflict further damage. Spartacus is presented the choice of satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man that condemned his wife to slavery and eventual passing or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart. Containing all of the blood-soaked action, exotic sexuality, and villainy and heroism that has come to distinguish the series, the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion.