Introduction

Spartacus: Blood and Sand is the first season of American television series Spartacus, which premiered on Starz on 22 January 2010.

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Outline

Spartacus’ disgrace at surrendering to Crixus in the arena leads Batiatus to punish him by demoting the Thracian to fight in the “pits of the underworld,” a hellish, vicious subterranean battle arena where the crowds are frenzied and anything goes.

When Naevia seemingly rejects Crixus’ necklace gift, he initially misunderstands the reason for her refusal, and continues his secretive sexual relationship with Batiatus’ wife. Meanwhile, the drought and Batiatus’ money problems continue, and Lucretia ends up selling her new emerald necklace at a loss in the markets.

Spartacus somehow survives the pits, and despite losing Batiatus’ winnings, he regains the favour of his dominus after helping to foil an assassination attempt by two slaves, and is restored again to gladiator status.

Spartacus Series

You can find out about the life of Spartacus and an overview of the Spartacus ‘franchise’ here.

You can find a full index and overview of the Spartacus 2010-2013 series here.

You can find a ful index of Spartacus: Blood and Sand here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Jesse Warn.
• Writer(s): Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing.
• Release Date: 12 February 2010.
• Running Time: 53-60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: 18.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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