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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20112011
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 5h 31m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
136K
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Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
A preview trailer for the Starz original series "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," premiering January 21, 2011.
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In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
136K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,212
81
  • Creator
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • John Hannah
    • Manu Bennett
    • Peter Mensah
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  • Creator
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • John Hannah
    • Manu Bennett
    • Peter Mensah
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #204
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

    Episodes6

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    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
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    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Dressed To Kill
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    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Dressed To Kill
    Espartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Weapons (Featurette)
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    Espartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Weapons (Featurette)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena (TV Spot)
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    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena (TV Spot)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Battle Royale (Featurette)
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    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Battle Royale (Featurette)
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: On Set With Lucy Lawless
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    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: On Set With Lucy Lawless
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Season 1
    Trailer 1:37
    Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena: Season 1
    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: The Complete Collection
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    Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: The Complete Collection

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    John Hannah and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
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    John Hannah and Peter Mensah in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare, and Antonio Te Maioha in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    Lucy Lawless and Jaime Murray in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
    John Hannah, Peter Mensah, and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
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    John Hannah and Dustin Clare in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
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    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Batiatus
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Manu Bennett
    Manu Bennett
    • Crixus
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Oenomaus
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Dustin Clare
    Dustin Clare
    • Gannicus
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Nick E. Tarabay
    Nick E. Tarabay
    • Ashur
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Lucy Lawless
    Lucy Lawless
    • Lucretia
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Craig Walsh-Wrightson
    Craig Walsh-Wrightson
    • Solonius
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Lesley-Ann Brandt
    Lesley-Ann Brandt
    • Naevia
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Antonio Te Maioha
    Antonio Te Maioha
    • Barca
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Stephen Lovatt
    Stephen Lovatt
    • Tullius
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Shane Rangi
    Shane Rangi
    • Dagan
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Jessica Grace Smith
    Jessica Grace Smith
    • Diona
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Raicho Vasilev
    • Gnaeus
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Ioane King
    • Rhaskos
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Marisa Ramirez
    Marisa Ramirez
    • Melitta
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Gareth Williams
    Gareth Williams
    • Vettius
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Jeffrey Thomas
    Jeffrey Thomas
    • Titus
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray
    • Gaia
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    • Creator
      • Steven S. DeKnight
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    • Trivia
      "Gods of the Arena" takes place 5 years before "Blood and Sand".
    • Connections
      Spun-off from Spartacus (2010)

    User reviews73

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Far exceeds expectations
    I enjoyed Blood and Sand, but as a guilty pleasure. Outrageous sex and violence, some truly terrible dialogue and dodgy acting from Kiwi accented muscle men. It was fun, but not gripping nor truly addictive.

    I was happy to sit back and enjoy more of the same, but Gods of the Arena is a major evolution.

    There's less blood (although still more that any other show, ever) and less sex (likewise) , but far more dastardly pots and intrigue. The dialogue is more Shakespearian and the accents are reigned in. A (small) dose of Deadwood has gone a long way to making this show a cult classic. I hope they keep making these.
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    • Feb 21, 2011

    FAQ4

    • How long before Blood and Sand does this take place?
    • Should I see this before Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Vengeance or War Of The Damned?
    • Will there be a second season?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
    • Also known as
      • Спартак: Боги арени
    • Filming locations
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Starz!
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    • Runtime
      5 hours 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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