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Spartacus

2010 – 2013Show3 seasons33 episodesTV-MA

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic528.3Rotten Tomatoes64%–

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding drama series about history and class and money, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S3E10 "Victory" 9.7

Episodes

8.6
8.5
8.9

Story

Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.

Feels like

  • Gladiatorial Action Drama
  • Hyper-Violent Spectacle
  • Slave Rebellion Narrative
  • Political Intrigue & Betrayal
  • Sensual & Provocative
  • Cinematic Grandeur
  • Anti-Establishment Fury
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Historical Fiction with Modern Allegory
  • High-Stakes Survival

Cast

24 of 94 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jesse Warn, Michael Hurst, Rick Jacobson
Written by
Seamus Kevin Fahey, Allison Miller, Miranda Kwok
Produced by
Aaron Lam, Chloe Smith, Charles Knight
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 2010 · April 12, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2010
Last aired
April 12, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Murder the Hypotenuse, Depraved Bisexual, Affably Evil +9

  • Murder the Hypotenuse
  • Depraved Bisexual
  • Affably Evil
  • The Last Dance
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • King Mook
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • We Have Reserves
  • Chick Magnet
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Action Girl

12 of 639 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Spartacus?"

Questions about Spartacus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spartacus?

PhiloSpectrum On DemandStarz

In the United States, Spartacus streams on Philo, Spectrum On Demand, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Spartacus worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (58).

How long does it take to watch Spartacus?

29 h

About 29 hours: 33 episodes in 3 seasons of about 53 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2013.

Is Spartacus good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Spartacus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 4 for scares.

What tropes does Spartacus use?

Murder the HypotenuseDepraved BisexualAffably EvilThe Last DanceGood Is Not NiceKing MookRoaring Rampage of RevengeRoaring Rampage of RevengeWe Have ReservesChick MagnetVery Loosely Based on a True StoryAction Girland 627 more

TV Tropes lists 639 tropes for it, including Murder the Hypotenuse, Depraved Bisexual, and Affably Evil.