

87 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestSpartacus, who was enslaved by the Romans after they murdered his father, leads fellow slaves in an attempt to overthrow the repressive Roman Empire.
Acting
Goran Višnjić's quiet rage vs. Alan Bates' crumbling dignity.
Production
2004 TV budget stretched to theatrical ambition.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in Bulgaria on repurposed sets from 2004's Alexander, giving it accidental Ridley Scott cousin energy.
This miniseries arrived the same year as the Starz series was announced, making it the obscure first wave of a Spartacus TV boom that nobody remembers.