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Spartacus

TV · 2010–2013 · 3 seasons

A brutal, stylish historical epic that immerses you in blood-soaked gladiator arenas and political intrigue, demanding attention with its intense violence and emotional betrayals.

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American television series (2010-2013)
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Year
2010–2013
Seasons
3
Episodes
33
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • power
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • freedom
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror4
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

Details

Genres
action, historical drama, adventure
Created by
Steven S. DeKnight
Starring
Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Andy Whitfield, Jai Courtney, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Manu Bennett, Liam McIntyre, Jaime Murray
Music
Joseph LoDuca
Length
3 seasons, 33 episodes, 50 min each
Network
Starz
Country
United States
Languages
English

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