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Spartacus appreciation thread
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Seasons 1 and 2 are god-like. Season 3 is god awful. Season 4 is merely okay.
The original Spartacus and Batiatus really made this show. There wasn't a decent villain left after season 2. Crixus also became a mopey mess through season 3. The new Navea is about the worst character to ever grace a television series.
The original Spartacus and Batiatus really made this show. There wasn't a decent villain left after season 2. Crixus also became a mopey mess through season 3. The new Navea is about the worst character to ever grace a television series.
King Allant
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She can't be, Andrea from walking dead is.
Hours Left
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I absolutely loved this show. I still reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally hope we get the Caesar spin-off.
God yes. Nagron gives me life.Also, shout-out to having one of the best portrayals of homosexual romance on television:
feels bad man
Not a decent villain after S2?
Yeah, Batiatius was god tier, but Ceasar and Crassus was on the same level in bad assness.
Regarding seasons:
S4 >S1>S2>>S3
diggmcbadass
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Batiatus was basically why I watched this show. Villains were always a lot more compelling to me overall in Spartacus though. Ashur saved Vengance for me. Haven't finished War of the Damned yet, but from what I've seen Crassus seems to be the most interesting guy.
I remember watching the first episode and absolutely hating the show. Glad I gave it a second chance a year later.
I remember watching the first episode and absolutely hating the show. Glad I gave it a second chance a year later.
Nathan Muir
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Also, eff the haters: Nu-Naevia is awesome, and probably the MOST developed character on the show next to Spartacus and Lucretia.
Seriously, if you think about who Naevia is when we first meet her, and the person she becomes by the end of the series, the development there is commendable. Seeing Crixus beheaded literally through her eyes is one of the most impactful shots in the entire series, right up there with Spartacus' "I. Am. Spartacus!" moment and Lucretia tossing her red wig off the cliff.
#TeamNuNaevia
Seriously, if you think about who Naevia is when we first meet her, and the person she becomes by the end of the series, the development there is commendable. Seeing Crixus beheaded literally through her eyes is one of the most impactful shots in the entire series, right up there with Spartacus' "I. Am. Spartacus!" moment and Lucretia tossing her red wig off the cliff.
#TeamNuNaevia
Those legs, looks like they would break if he walked.... pfft.
Well, I'm not saying she is terrible... well I am she fucking sucks.
My man.
Sigh...so so sad this series is over. GotA, BaS and WotD were all so damn good. Vengeance was merely ok, but still had a couple of cool episodes. Bringing down the arena was impressive for example.
And I really liked Ceasar and Crassus. Both are well written, honorable and badass antagonists. Not quite on the level of Batiatus and Ashur, but close enough.
And I really liked Ceasar and Crassus. Both are well written, honorable and badass antagonists. Not quite on the level of Batiatus and Ashur, but close enough.
Monocle
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Season 1 from (episode 3 onward) + Gods of the Arena is top tier TV. Absolutely phenomenal in every way that counts. Season 2 ranged from OK to pretty good. Season 3 was a return to form, but it never reached the same heights as S1 + GOTA, and the series finale rang hollow for me because I couldn't relate it to the show's early days. I didn't feel like I was watching the same characters or the same story.
I never got over Liam replacing Andy as Spartacus. The series would have been one of the all time greats if he'd beaten his untimely illness. RIP you lovely man.
I never got over Liam replacing Andy as Spartacus. The series would have been one of the all time greats if he'd beaten his untimely illness. RIP you lovely man.
I had problems at first to with Liam, but I think as the series progressed, it suited Liams style more then Gladiator Sparty, since Andy was more improvising how to tackle situations.
But yeah, Andy > Liam (but Liam did awesome work and grew alot for me).
Monocle
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He definitely came into his own in Season 3.
Remember how it felt like the creators were trolling all of us viewers by killing off everyone except Nu Naevia, and as she became more and more of an unlikeable bitch we thought the writers were going to finally do away with her, and she had some close calls where we were like "oh my god finally, this is it," and then she survived all the way until the finale, even longer than Crixus? Yeah, good times.
FootballFan
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One of my favourite shows, so good. First few eps I wasn't hooked, but after the 4th/5th I loved it.
Andy <3
Crixus was such a badass.
Andy <3
Crixus was such a badass.
abstract alien
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I think I actually hated trying to watch this show. Everything just seemed so forced all the time, especially the dialog. "We will rape your women RAAAAAWR". Couldn't make it past the first episode.
Monocle
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The first two episodes are universally acknowledged as awful. They don't represent the show. At all. Watch 3 or 4 more and go from there.
abstract alien
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That is great to hear. I'll give it another spin this weekend when I'm off.
FootballFan
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As monocle and many others in this thread have said, the first 2-3 episodes are a bit of a struggle but it really does get much better.
One of the greatest shows EVER created!
Andy was amazing!
Liam is great!
Crixus..... damn... so damn good!
I backed the Kickstarter and I got this:
Wearing it all the time
God bless you, Andy!
Yes! Yes, you are!
Andy was amazing!
Liam is great!
Crixus..... damn... so damn good!
I backed the Kickstarter and I got this:
Wearing it all the time
God bless you, Andy!
Yes! Yes, you are!
One of the greatest shows EVER created!
Andy was amazing!
Liam is great!
Crixus..... damn... so damn good!
I backed the Kickstarter and I got this:
Wearing it all the time
God bless you, Andy!
Yes! Yes, you are!
When that scene showed at the ending credits after final ep...
Brotears was shed.
Alex Connolly
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What a great show. Incredibly multilayered for what could be seen as utterly shallow at a glance. Really enjoyed it.
And goddamn, I hope de Knight's Incursion gets off the ground. It should be awesome. I predict a show similar to Space: Above and Beyond. So keen!
And goddamn, I hope de Knight's Incursion gets off the ground. It should be awesome. I predict a show similar to Space: Above and Beyond. So keen!
Chuckie
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Yeah man I choked up too.
Wasn't there a setback for that series or something? But I would love a sci fi where nothing is held pack (aka PG18 or what it is called).
TV MA you mean and yeah its on "slow pause" until they can come up with a affordable pilot episode.
Ah, yeah... thanks!
toastyToast
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These two <3
The scheming on this show omg
The scheming on this show omg
You are indeed. Because the replacement was as nearly as awesome as you! I miss you, Andy!
I loved these two also.These two <3
The scheming on this show omg
Monocle
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Great, I think you'll be glad you did.
My favorite relationship in the series by farThese two <3
The scheming on this show omg
Alex Connolly
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I think it's just taking longer to put the pitch/pilot together. Really not sure where they're at, but fingers crossed. I asked deKnight on Twitter about battlesuits, and he said there's a chance they'll have them in Incursion, but it's hard to really go to town with a TV budget.
It'd be great to see him on an HBO budget, but I'll take what I can get regarding the man's work.
Yep. I was fighting them when Spartacus died. Then those amazing credits hit and I was still holding them back. But when they showed Andy it was all over.
So true!
Liam was amazing! He did an amazing job.
The last scene with Crassus.... ;_;
"The Bringer of Rain"
Yes on all these!
Alex Connolly
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Obligatory link on the merits of the show:
Why The Bloody, Sex-Soaked Spartacus Is The Most Progressive Show Youre Not Watching
Why The Bloody, Sex-Soaked Spartacus Is The Most Progressive Show Youre Not Watching
But but but season 4!
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