A visceral, operatic descent into ambition and brutality, drenched in blood, sex, and political scheming.
About Starz television miniseries and prequel to Spartacus
Genres historical drama
Created by Steven S. DeKnight
Starring Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Jaime Murray, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare, Nick E. Tarabay, Marisa Ramirez
Music Joseph LoDuca
Length 1 seasons, 6 episodes, 55 min each
Network Starz
Country United States
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