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Blood and Sand

13 episodes · 22nd January 2010

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. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To survive, he must become more than a man. More than a gladiator. He must become a legend.

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Episodes

01 The Red Serpent still The Red Serpent Episode 122nd January 2010 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. 02 Sacramentum Gladiatorum still Sacramentum Gladiatorum Episode 229th January 2010 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. 03 Legends still Legends Episode 35th February 2010 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. 04 The Thing in the Pit still The Thing in the Pit Episode 412th February 2010 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. 05 Shadow Games still Shadow Games Episode 519th February 2010 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. 06 Delicate Things still Delicate Things Episode 626th February 2010 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. 07 Great and Unfortunate Things still Great and Unfortunate Things Episode 712th March 2010 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. 08 Mark of the Brotherhood still Mark of the Brotherhood Episode 819th March 2010 Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus. 09 Whore still Whore Episode 926th March 2010 Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome. 10 Party Favors still Party Favors Episode 102nd April 2010 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. 11 Old Wounds still Old Wounds Episode 119th April 2010 Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies. 12 Revelations still Revelations Episode 1216th April 2010 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. 13 Kill Them All still Kill Them All Episode 1323rd April 2010 In the season finale, Spartacus enlists the help of an accomplice in order to get his revenge.
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Cast & Crew

01 Liam McIntyre profile Liam McIntyreas Spartacus 02 Manu Bennett profile Manu Bennettas Crixus 03 Dustin Clare profile Dustin Clareas Gannicus 04 Cynthia Addai-Robinson profile Cynthia Addai-Robinsonas Naevia 05 Jaime Murray profile Jaime Murrayas Gaia 06 Ellen Hollman profile Ellen Hollmanas Saxa 07 Luna Rioumina profile Luna Riouminaas Belesa 08 Marisa Ramirez profile Marisa Ramirezas Melitta 09 Ditch Davey profile Ditch Daveyas Nemetes 10 Barry Duffield profile Barry Duffieldas Lugo 11 Pana Hema-Taylor profile Pana Hema-Tayloras Nasir 12 Stephen Lovatt profile Stephen Lovattas Tullius 13 Miranda Kwok profile Miranda KwokWriter 14 Steven S. DeKnight profile Steven S. DeKnightCreator
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