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[fanboi]

I miss you so much.

Like any good relationship it was a bit slow first couple of episodes, but it all changed partially thanks to real bromance:

It had some AMAZING charachters, I mean, almost every major and minor charachter had an impact on the series (in a good way), a couple of examples:

Most bad ass villan(?)

Most bad ass Spartacus

... but closely followed by

No series is completed without the companions, which this series had the best!

... and alot alot more*

It also had strong females which also was super hot:

... and alot more**

This show has great fights, alpha males and dominating womens. Excellent charachters and superb story where you get very attached to the charachters.

So, everyone should watch this show... also just for the last episode which is one of if not the best tv show ending I have seen.


* Neavia can die in a fire
** Neavia CAN DIE IN A FIRE WHY DIDN'T SHE DIE IN A FIRE








RIP Andy, to soon!
Just to show how awesome he was, click here

 

[Stet]

Thanks for the appreciation. I'm Spartacus.

 

[fanboi]

No love for Sparta? Damnit GAF.

 

[Rodney McKay]

I just bought Season 1 and Gods of the Arena (the prequel season) on Bluray last week.
Best Buy had them on sale for like $25-$35. SO GOOD!

I'm sure I'll buy the rest of the seasons eventually, or maybe get them for a birthday or Christmas gift.

I just watched the show Arrow as well and Crixus has a role in that about halfway through. He's pretty much exactly the same as a modern day mercenary as he is in ancient Rome, haha.
His performance capture also really shines through as the white orc in the Hobbit.

 

[Anbokr]

One of my favorite shows of all time, just great all around. Also has some of the best action ever, leagues ahead of anything on TV and better than a lot of films.

 

[Dawg]

Where's Ashur and Batiatus?

GOAT villains.

 

[Lemonte]

Great timing for this thread. I just started rewatching Gods of the arena. Great show. Last episode brought up such strong emotions in me. Rip Andy.

 

[Ducarmel]

I loved every minute of the show, was hooked since day one and enjoyed everything until the last shot of the credits.

I hope Starz consider a Caesar spin off or just anything in the same setting/universe.

RIP Andy

 

[RS4-]

 

[cheststrongwell]

So, was the season after Andy died any good? Couldn't bring myself to watch it.

 

[Sober]

Fucking fantastic show and I hope any rumours of a Caesar spinoff come true.

Every goddamn time Manu Benett shows up on Arrow I pretty much go, "Crixus!"

So, was the season after Andy died any good? Couldn't bring myself to watch it.

Vengenace was a little dip because they had to replace Andy and the girl who played Naevia, but it was still good.

War of the Damned (final season) was soooooooooooooooogood.gif

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

Where's Ashur and Batiatus?

GOAT villains.

Ashur

FUCKING VICTOR

 

[boingball]

Yup, loved it, even though the ending was spoiled before the production even began (lol). I rewatched the whole series last month.

 

[Anbokr]

So, was the season after Andy died any good? Couldn't bring myself to watch it.

Yep. And the last one was even better. The last few episodes of the show are arguably better than some of the best of season 1, I'd really recommend watching it, very fulfilling.

I was super bummed that Andy passed (as was everyone, very sad and tragic) and season 2 just wasn't the same for it. However, after awhile you get used to the new guy and he puts in a performance that rivals Andy's in season 3.

 

[jerry113]

So, was the season after Andy died any good? Couldn't bring myself to watch it.

It had one of the most impactful finales of all time (season 3)

 

[King Allant]

Fucking fantastic show and I hope any rumours of a Caesar spinoff come true.

Every goddamn time Manu Benett shows up on Arrow I pretty much go, "Crixus!"


Vengenace was a little dip because they had to replace Andy and the girl who played Naevia, but it was still good.

War of the Damned (final season) was soooooooooooooooogood.gif

Is it? Hadn't watch it yet consider I didn't like how much speechs were are in vengenace.
And also since I know my history, didn't know if I could handle it

Oh, and yeah, I fucking love Ashur

 

[cheststrongwell]

Fucking fantastic show and I hope any rumours of a Caesar spinoff come true.

Every goddamn time Manu Benett shows up on Arrow I pretty much go, "Crixus!"


Vengenace was a little dip because they had to replace Andy and the girl who played Naevia, but it was still good.

War of the Damned (final season) was soooooooooooooooogood.gif

Wow, didn't realize there were 2 seasons I haven't seen and that they had replaced Naevia.

Anyway, after watching the first episode, I figured the show was pretty shit. Waited till it was on Netflix to check it out again. I found I had made a HUGE mistake. Show is a masterpiece.

 

[jerry113]

Wow, didn't realize there were 2 seasons I haven't seen and that they had replaced Naevia.

Anyway, after watching the first episode, I figured the show was pretty shit. Waited till it was on Netflix to check it out again. I found I had made a HUGE mistake. Show is a masterpiece.

To be fair the first few episodes were kind of shitty lol. Coming off the heels of 300, it's hard not to look like a ripoff at first glance.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

And always remember the day when Spartacus made Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane look like a jobber.

Shadow of death

#Swag

 

[Rodney McKay]

To be fair the first few episodes were kind of shitty lol. Coming off the heels of 300, it's hard not to look like a ripoff at first glance.

True fact. I watched like half of the first episode back when it first came out and thought it looked like a low budget 300 ripoff plain and simple.

Once they start using less of the more ridiculous blood effects (or you just get used to them, haha) it got a lot better.

 

[hwalker84]

I absolutely loved this show. Cried at the end man.

 

[Rodney McKay]

And always remember the day when Spartacus made Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane look like a jobber.

I hope they bring him back from Game of Thrones. The guy they replaced him with was no match for this dude.

 

[cheststrongwell]

To be fair the first few episodes were kind of shitty lol. Coming off the heels of 300, it's hard not to look like a ripoff at first glance.

True fact. I watched like half of the first episode back when it first came out and thought it looked like a low budget 300 ripoff plain and simple.

Once they start using less of the more ridiculous blood effects (or you just get used to them, haha) it got a lot better.

Yeah, I thought the same thing. I'm not a huge fan of 300, so I just blew the show off.

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

I love the fight when Spartacus owns Crixus as the new recruits watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi2goYjmvBo

 

[Tecl0n]

Also, Ashur fucking victor.

 

[Karak]

Really not a fan of Andy's replacement. But the show was actually more than just him so it was ok.

 

[netguy503]

That guy who is now on the CW's Arrow (forgot his name) has a small penis (as seen on this show). I was very disappointed after I first watched him on Arrow and heard the actor had a big following because of this show.

Crixus was his character's name on this show.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

I hope they bring him back from Game of Thrones. The guy they replaced him with was no match for this dude.

Yup, Conan(the actor) has real screen presence much more so than Ian Whyte.

Edit: Mckay is a boss btw

 

[Lemonte]

It's funny how everytime I watch spartacus I feel like I wanna start going to the gym and get super ripped.

 

[devon the dude]

I'm not going to read this thread in fear of spoilers, but my wife and I are about 6 episodes into season one and it has been great so far. I'm sure she is growing tired of me calling myself the "champion of capua"

 

[Brian Griffin]

This show is amazing for many reasons. One thing I don't think it gets enough credit for is the portrayal of gay sex and relationships. It's not really highlighted in any way to make it stand out from the straight sex and no one is defined by the fact that they are gay. Dudes fuck other dudes and no one cares.

 

[Marxist Squirrel]

It still amazes me how the showrunners managed to get something so amazing from what is essentially an idea for a b-movie. Everything could've failed, and in the first three episodes - it did, but after that, it all came into place, and became one of the most entertaining shows I've ever seen. A simple fucking tale of honor, brotherhood and love, and yet, so meticulously crafted, to the finest detail.

Goodbye Spartacus, you will be missed greatly.

 

[netguy503]

This show is amazing for many reasons. One thing I don't think it gets enough credit for is the portrayal of gay sex and relationships. It's not really highlighted in any way to make it stand out from the straight sex and no one is defined by the fact that they are gay. Dudes fuck other dudes and no one cares.

Society now should be like that.

 

[Ducarmel]

Separate Paths is still my favorite episode.

I would have us free. Truly free. Do you really believe that Crassus will stop once you crest the mountains? That the Republic will let us quietly slip away? We have shown them vulnerable. We have shown them that a trembling hand can become a fist. We have challenged the idea that a slave must always know his place, accepting rod and lash because he was taught to accept it. We built their mighty Republic. With our hands and our blood and our lives. And we can see it fall, at equal cost. You opened my eyes to this, Spartacus. Do not ask me now to close them.

Just such a bro moment between Crixus and Spartacus

Also liked Agron and Nasir small moment too.

 

[charsace]

Yes! Love this damn show so much. After season 1 I thought Andy was gonna be a big movie star.

 

[Rur0ni]

Nostalgia. Really love this show. I look forward to Caesar if it's coming, and Knight's new show if it gets the green light.

 

[Plywood]

"I am Spartacus!"

That he was. It was nice of them to include that at the end.

 

[Rizific]

definitely one of my favorite shows of all time, right up there with breaking bad. i actually re-watched blood and sand a few weeks ago. i remember being in the car on a road trip watching the season finale of blood and sand on my phone. everyone in the car laughing at me while i was flipping out in the back seat. so. fucking. epic.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Andy =/

 

[TOM f'N CRUISE]

shows so good

 

[charsace]

DeKnight is wasted on Starz. They should have green lighted his scifi show. The guy is one of the few who I think can do a scifi show that has depth.

 

[MikeDip]

i loved every season of this show. Especially loved season 2.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

Andy was awesome.

 

[charsace]

One thing about Spartacus that I find funny is that Theokoles is actually a good guy.

 

[Sober]

This show is amazing for many reasons. One thing I don't think it gets enough credit for is the portrayal of gay sex and relationships. It's not really highlighted in any way to make it stand out from the straight sex and no one is defined by the fact that they are gay. Dudes fuck other dudes and no one cares.

Exactly. Instead of relationship drama/issues between a guy and a gal, it's just two dudes arguing over the same thing. Nothing else is different. I can't believe this is 2013 and this is something that isn't already normal on TV (or society).

 

[Kapsama]

Amazing show. I can't believe I waited until the show was over to watch it.

The action, the intrigue, the characters etc. everything came together beautifully. Spartacus was such a tragic character, but turned into a utter badass in the later seasons. My second favorite character was Gannicus. I love supremely able and superconfident characters that aren't assholes.

I gotta say though. Fuck Crixus. Worst person ever. Him and his terrible wife.

Spoiler

I wasn't sad when he died. I almost shed a tear when they buried Spartacus though.

Also I could listen to this forever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDetztdlg3U

 

[Baby Milo]

a part of me wishes they they kept sparty alive and kept the show going

 

[MG310]

I've been trying to jump through the mental hoops required to justify bidding on one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPARTACUS-A...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


The steel one went for about 2500 (I think it might also be the one from the very end of the finale..it's certainly much more red than the others)

 

[Tagg9]

Second season was quite mediocre, but the first and third were god-tier (as well as GotA). Considering the smallish budget, Season 1 was absolutely fantastic once it got going.

 

[royalan]

One of my favorite shows of the last 5 years. Went into it expecting nothing but a dudebro-centric hour of blood, gore and tits. And, to be fair, that pretty much describes the first three episodes. But then it quickly found its stride and I was hooked. One of the few "dude" shows that matches the blood/sex/tits with compelling drama and a fleet of well-written characters and inspired performances (oh, and there was also plenty of penis for those of us who wanted it *.*).

The show was also surprisingly feminist.

Also, shout-out to having one of the best portrayals of homosexual romance on television:

Bravo, Stephen DeKnight. Joss Whedon taught you well.

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