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Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.

3 Seasons
33 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Victory
9.7/10 (8580 votes)

#1 Victory

S3:E10

Spartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans.

episode image Kill Them All
9.6/10 (7308 votes)

#2 Kill Them All

S1:E13

In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.

episode image Wrath of the Gods
9.3/10 (4657 votes)

#3 Wrath of the Gods

S2:E10

When a shortage in supplies has the rebellion about to fail, Spartacus tries his best to give his men hope.

episode image Libertus
9.2/10 (4073 votes)

#4 Libertus

S2:E5

In an ironic twist of fate, a gladiator from the house of Batiatus will stand in the way of Spartacus trying to free Crixus from Roman captivity. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.

episode image The Dead and the Dying
9.1/10 (3443 votes)

#5 The Dead and the Dying

S3:E9

Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.

episode image Party Favors
9.0/10 (3963 votes)

#6 Party Favors

S1:E10

Numerius is honored with an exhibition match for his birthday celebration at the ludus. Ilithyia gives Numerius a surprising gift, but asks for something in return.

episode image Revelations
9.0/10 (3748 votes)

#7 Revelations

S1:E12

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

episode image Shadow Games
8.9/10 (4193 votes)

#8 Shadow Games

S1:E5

Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

episode image Separate Paths
8.9/10 (3323 votes)

#9 Separate Paths

S3:E8

Spartacus and the rebels arrive at a crossroads. With the relentless Crassus driving his men hard in the pursuit of Spartacus, the conflict between Tiberius and Caeser escalates.

episode image Monsters
8.8/10 (3065 votes)

#10 Monsters

S2:E9

Spartacus has to once again use his leadership skills to convince his band of rebels to unite against the Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to get rid of those men standing in the way of her fate.

episode image Blood Brothers
8.8/10 (2958 votes)

#11 Blood Brothers

S3:E5

Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus's forces and gain the upper hand. Betrayal threatens to foil the plan.

episode image Whore
8.7/10 (3726 votes)

#12 Whore

S1:E9

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

episode image Old Wounds
8.6/10 (3533 votes)

#13 Old Wounds

S1:E11

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies

episode image Enemies of Rome
8.6/10 (3536 votes)

#14 Enemies of Rome

S3:E1

Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.

episode image Spoils of War
8.6/10 (2797 votes)

#15 Spoils of War

S3:E6

As Crassus leads an onslaught against the rebel-occupied city, Gannicus finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Tiberius is tasked by Crassus to hold a celebration in honor of a man he despises.

episode image Delicate Things
8.5/10 (3676 votes)

#16 Delicate Things

S1:E6

Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

episode image Sacramentum
8.5/10 (2873 votes)

#17 Sacramentum

S2:E7

Spartacus and his group of rebels attempt to free those who became slaves by falling in foreign wars while Lucretia manages to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators.

episode image Wolves at the Gate
8.4/10 (2857 votes)

#18 Wolves at the Gate

S3:E2

Spartacus leads a daring assault to provide food and shelter for his people. Crassus builds a fearsome army and receives an unexpected visitor.

episode image Decimation
8.4/10 (2741 votes)

#19 Decimation

S3:E4

The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a brutal lesson.

episode image Mors Indecepta
8.4/10 (2684 votes)

#20 Mors Indecepta

S3:E7

Their forces trapped on an impassable, snowbound ridge, Spartacus and Crixus clash over the method of escape. Crassus discovers it increasingly difficult to control the actions of those closest to him.

episode image The Thing in the Pit
8.3/10 (3756 votes)

#21 The Thing in the Pit

S1:E4

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

episode image Mark of the Brotherhood
8.3/10 (3404 votes)

#22 Mark of the Brotherhood

S1:E8

Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.

episode image Balance
8.3/10 (2685 votes)

#23 Balance

S2:E8

While Spartacus finds an opportunity to get revenge, Glaber is surrounded by intrigue.

episode image Men of Honor
8.3/10 (2724 votes)

#24 Men of Honor

S3:E3

Spartacus considers striking a deal with a band of marauders to ensure his people stay supplied and fed. Crassus's son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision.

episode image Great and Unfortunate Things
8.2/10 (3410 votes)

#25 Great and Unfortunate Things

S1:E7

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

episode image The Greater Good
8.2/10 (2866 votes)

#26 The Greater Good

S2:E3

Spartacus is forced to mediate when the gladiators are close to divide into groups after news of Naevia's fate reaches them. Lucretia exchanges a long-held secret for some information and an attack puts the rebels at risk.

episode image Fugitivus
8.1/10 (3676 votes)

#27 Fugitivus

S2:E1

Spartacus realizes that becoming the leader of a mass of freed slaves can be challenging and he struggles to keep the rebellious group intact when news of Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua reaches him.

episode image Legends
8.0/10 (3770 votes)

#28 Legends

S1:E3

Though Spartacus proved himself during training and now wears the attire of a gladiator, his coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolates him from his fellow gladiators and Doctore.

episode image A Place in This World
8.0/10 (2898 votes)

#29 A Place in This World

S2:E2

Spartacus and his men liberate a Roman villa, but its slaves are wary. Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal Pits, and Glaber supports Lucretia’s prophecies, despite Ilithyia’s protests.

episode image Empty Hands
8.0/10 (2759 votes)

#30 Empty Hands

S2:E4

Spartacus seeks the safety of the woods for his surviving men while Crixus finds himself revisiting past horrors. Meanwhile, Lucretia spies Ilithyia's affairs.

episode image Chosen Path
8.0/10 (2687 votes)

#31 Chosen Path

S2:E6

Spartacus and his rebels train hard to keep their new sanctuary safe while Glaber's forces are made stronger with the enlistment of some new deadly recruits. Lucretia and Ilithyia become close again.

episode image Sacramentum Gladiatorum
7.9/10 (4020 votes)

#32 Sacramentum Gladiatorum

S1:E2

Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus must try to suppress his desire for vengeance when his new master promises to reunite him with his wife.

episode image The Red Serpent
7.6/10 (5289 votes)

#33 The Red Serpent

S1:E1

The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

Cast & Chracters

character image Spartacus

Spartacus

Actor: Liam McIntyre
character image Crixus

Crixus

Actor: Manu Bennett
character image Gannicus

Gannicus

Actor: Dustin Clare
character image Naevia

Naevia

Actor: Cynthia Addai-Robinson
character image Gaia

Gaia

Actor: Jaime Murray
character image Saxa

Saxa

Actor: Ellen Hollman
character image Belesa

Belesa

Actor: Luna Rioumina
character image Melitta

Melitta

Actor: Marisa Ramirez
character image Nemetes

Nemetes

Actor: Ditch Davey
character image Lugo

Lugo

Actor: Barry Duffield
character image Nasir

Nasir

Actor: Pana Hema-Taylor
character image Tullius

Tullius

Actor: Stephen Lovatt
character image Castus

Castus

Actor: Blessing Mokgohloa
character image Kore

Kore

Actor: Jenna Lind
character image Seppia

Seppia

Actor: Hanna Mangan Lawrence
character image Sibyl

Sibyl

Actor: Gwendoline Taylor
character image Varinius

Varinius

Actor: Brett Tucker
character image Marcus Licinius Crassus

Marcus Licinius Crassus

Actor: Simon Merrells
character image Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Actor: Todd Lasance
character image Tiberius Licinius Crassus

Tiberius Licinius Crassus

Actor: Christian Antidormi
character image Laeta

Laeta

Actor: Anna Hutchison
character image Quintus Marcius Rufus

Quintus Marcius Rufus

Actor: Roy Snow
character image Lucius Furius

Lucius Furius

Actor: Jared Turner
character image Lucius Cossinius

Lucius Cossinius

Actor: John Wraight
character image Agron

Agron

Actor: Daniel Feuerriegel
character image Donar

Donar

Actor: Heath Jones

The highest rated episode of Spartacus is "Victory" (S3E10) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 8,580 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Red Serpent" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 5,289 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Kill Them All" (S1E13) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 7,308 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Red Serpent" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 5,289 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Wrath of the Gods" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 4,657 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "A Place in This World" (S2E2) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 2,898 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Victory" (S3E10) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 8,580 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Men of Honor" (S3E3) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 2,724 votes.

Name Department Job
Aaron Lam Production Producer
Charles Knight Production Producer
Chloe Smith Production Producer
Joshua Donen Production Executive Producer
Robert Tapert Production Executive Producer
Romel Adam Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Sam Raimi Production Executive Producer
Steven S. DeKnight Production Executive Producer
Todd Helbing Production Co-Producer
Miranda Kwok Writing Writer
Tracy Bellomo Writing Writer

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