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Specials

2011-01-23 | Drama | 6 episodes
Overview
Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed though the gates onto the sand. In this prequel, the House of Batiatus is on the rise, basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus, whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine and women. These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for.

4 Seasons

Episode

Past Transgressions (2011)

A younger Batiatus finds himself newly in control of his father’s gladiator school. He uses his most skilled fighter to win favor with a cunning nobleman behind the building of the new arena.

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Directed By

Jesse Warn

Writer

Steven S. DeKnight

Missio (2011)

Batiatus conjures up a devious plan and enlists Lucretia, Gaia and a clutch of gladiator recruits to see it through. Oenomaus longs to reclaim the top gladiator rank, but new challenges cross his path.

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Directed By

Rick Jacobson

Writer

Maurissa Tancharoen

Paterfamilias (2011)

Just as his fortunes are on the rise, his future clear before him, Batiatus is stunned by the return of his father which puts his attempts to gain rank by exploiting those above his class at risk.

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Directed By

Michael Hurst

Writer

Aaron Helbing

Beneath the Mask (2011)

The House of Batiatus is caught in the power struggle between the younger and elder Batiatus. Lucretia reluctantly agrees to her husband’s risky plan. Gannicus finds himself on unstable ground.

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Directed By

Brendan Maher

Writer

Misha Green

Reckoning (2011)

Batiatus’ father announces a tournament to determine the worth of the men that make up his stable of gladiators. Crixus, dedicated to proving himself, is drawn into the power play within the house.

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Directed By

John Fawcett

Writer

Brent Fletcher

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