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

Licinia, a rich noblewoman and cousin of senator Marcus Crassus, visits from Rome and asks Lucretia to “taste the wares of ludus” with Spartacus. Lucretia, mindful that Spartacus had not been with a woman since his capture, instructs a female slave named Mira to prepare him for his encounter, but Spartacus rejects her.

Ilithyia, suspecting her rich friend’s desires, also decides on a masked sexual encounter. Jealously enraged by her choice of Crixus (who has recently resumed training), Lucretia sets up to trap Ilithyia in bed with Spartacus. Ilithyia, shocked after it is revealed that both intended to use the scandal against her, suddenly kills Licinia.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the ludus, Batiatus’ plan to kill Solonius is undermined by a slighted Ashur, Crixus makes enemies of two new German brothers, Varro’s wife and son have gone missing, and Naevia steals a guard’s key for an illicit tryst.

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): Michael Hurst.
• Writer(s): Daniel Knauf.
• Release Date: 26 March 2010.
• Running Time: 53-60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: 18.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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