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.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena' is a prequel focusing on the House of Batiatus, featuring graphic violence and political intrigue. Praised for its narrative, performances by John Hannah and Lucy Lawless, and realistic sets, it introduces key characters. Critics note less originality and reliance on explicit content. Liam McIntyre is well-received, though Andy Whitfield's absence is felt. It's a worthy but variable addition to the franchise.
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guys nobody is recognizing the role of batiatus.....i see no single comment mentioning about him....it is he who played long duration in all the episodes....and with his performance, has brought life to spartacus TV series...he was the one with highest dialogues in the serial, but he never made us feel bored of his role either in blood and sand or gods of the arena....he really showed us a true lanista......i agree that all the actors performed to their best.Anyways its a great entertainer for our period showing us about the lifestyle during the period of gladiators.I really love the politics in this series especially those played by lucretia and batiatus together in both blood and sand and also gods of the arena.....i really bow before the dialogue writer particularly for the phrase 'jupitor's c**k' during the scenes of frustration..
Although being the most vicious and malevolent character in the whole series, Quintus Batiatus brings out the best with his stunning, awe-inspiring, bold dialogues and insane temper.
In the mini series of Spartacus, to be honest Spartacus Season 2, we see the making of Batiatus as a Lanista. Gods of the Arena falls short if we compare Blood, Loss, Suspense and Avenge with Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It's all Quintus Batiatus show. The making of his wife as a cruel Domina is equally entertaining. Both shadowed the rise of the greatest Gladiator of that time, the legendary Crixus.
The making of Doctore and his relationship with the greatest Gladiator of that time, The Spartacus of Gods of the Arena aka Gannicus, is heartfelt.
We see all about Batiatus here: his cruelty, lawlessness, reckless crimes, Political ambitions, the love-hate relationship with his father.
Had the dialogues not been so magnificent and defying, it would have bored to a good extent in the middle.
Give your desire voice, and you shall see it well Satisfied - Quintus Batiatus.
All the four seasons of Spartacus have a terrific end, one quite similar to their common dialogue: One not to be forgotten soon!
Episode 5 and the climax of each season makes Spartacus stand strong!
In the mini series of Spartacus, to be honest Spartacus Season 2, we see the making of Batiatus as a Lanista. Gods of the Arena falls short if we compare Blood, Loss, Suspense and Avenge with Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It's all Quintus Batiatus show. The making of his wife as a cruel Domina is equally entertaining. Both shadowed the rise of the greatest Gladiator of that time, the legendary Crixus.
The making of Doctore and his relationship with the greatest Gladiator of that time, The Spartacus of Gods of the Arena aka Gannicus, is heartfelt.
We see all about Batiatus here: his cruelty, lawlessness, reckless crimes, Political ambitions, the love-hate relationship with his father.
Had the dialogues not been so magnificent and defying, it would have bored to a good extent in the middle.
Give your desire voice, and you shall see it well Satisfied - Quintus Batiatus.
All the four seasons of Spartacus have a terrific end, one quite similar to their common dialogue: One not to be forgotten soon!
Episode 5 and the climax of each season makes Spartacus stand strong!
I was shocked when this prequel season turned out to be amazing. Far from as good as season 1, but very entertaining with lots of connections to the main show, further character development, and some great emotional scenes (about 4 viewings, 5/7/2021)
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I don't even know how to describe how much I love Spartacus, both the original and the prequel. I've watched the entire series all the way through at least four or five times because it's just that good. All you have to is read through the reviews to see how beloved this series is. The entire cast is just incredible. I think most people thought when Andy Whitfield tragically died and they had to recast the role of Spartacus that it would drop in quality. It didn't! As good as Whitfield was, Liam McIntyre stepped in and was just as good. Now Spartacus: Gods of the Arena was the prequel before Spartacus. It has most of the cast outside Spartacus himself and the story is fantastic. It will grab your attention from the first episode and hold it throughout the series. If you haven't seen this amazing show yet stop what you're doing right is and go watch it!
Spartacus: God's of the Arena is the prequel to the other 3 amazing seasons of Spartacus and it's just as great as those 3! Most prequels usually don't live up to the original but this absolutely does as it ties into the original story perfectly! Anything I say won't do the Spartacus Saga justice so I'll just say go watch this incredible series!
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally had been planned as a single flashback episode for season 2. But it became a prequel mini-series instead.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 717: Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood (2019)
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