13 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.
Air date: 2010-01-22 · 60 min
A Thracian warrior, enlisted by the Romans to fight, has his destiny sealed by an act of rebellious violence. As punishment he is torn away from his wife and faces death by being forced to fight in the gladiatorial arena.
Open episode 1 ↗Air date: 2010-01-29 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 2 ↗Air date: 2010-02-05 · 60 min
Though Spartacus has proven 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.
Open episode 3 ↗Air date: 2010-02-12 · 60 min
Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits for Batiatus, who is increasingly plagued by debt. Lucretia takes matters into her own hands to try and bring some money into the ludus.
Open episode 4 ↗Air date: 2010-02-19 · 60 min
When 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.
Open episode 5 ↗Air date: 2010-02-26 · 60 min
With the glory and riches reaped from Spartacus' victory in the arena, it appears that his long-desired reward will be granted when Batiatus informs him that he will be reunited with his wife.
Open episode 6 ↗Air date: 2010-03-05 · 60 min
Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus' control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.
Open episode 7 ↗Air date: 2010-03-12 · 60 min
As Spartacus embraces his new role as champion, Batiatus purchases a fresh lot of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus.
Open episode 8 ↗Air date: 2010-03-19 · 60 min
Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service Licinia, the richest woman in Rome. Worried that Spartacus may be unable to satisfy having spent so much time without a woman, Lucretia sends a female slave to ensure his best performance.
Open episode 9 ↗Air date: 2010-03-26 · 60 min
Spartacus and Crixus are set up to fight in an exhibition match for Numerius' 15th birthday, but Crixus is intent on blood. However, interference by Ilithyia results in devastating consequences.
Open episode 10 ↗Air date: 2010-04-02 · 60 min
Gripped by guilt and mourning, Spartacus hovers on the brink and is plagued with disturbing visions and dreams. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.
Open episode 11 ↗Air date: 2010-04-09 · 60 min
Lucretia and Batiatus eagerly await the arrival of Gaius Claudius Glaber with the hopes of receiving his patronage for the ludus. Barely healed from his recent brush with death, Spartacus is immediately forced back into the arena. However, having discovered the truth of Sura's death, Spartacus begins to plan his revenge against Batiatus.
Open episode 12 ↗Air date: 2010-04-16 · 60 min
Discontent within the ludus grows as Spartacus continues to plan his revenge upon Batiatus. Unaware of the looming threat from the gladiators, Batiatus and Lucretia host a lavish party for the elite, where Spartacus and Crixus will battle to the death, to settle the dispute of who is truly the champion of Capua once and for all.
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