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Spartacus: Vengeance |OT| - The gods are ready to spread the cheeks
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Net_Wrecker
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GotDAYUM what a great episode. Wow. Glad to see the Gannicus stuff being brought into play as well.
The guy's a survivor, he'll be there grinning when (historic spoiler)
Crassus's legions crush the slave rebellion and crucify all the survivors.
Yea, dude is super skinny.
HarryHengst
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Just because he isnt Buff "Swole" Mcbuff doesnt make him 'super skinny'.
Grimm Fandango
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Picture perfect episode. The dialogue was some of the best in the series. I was definitely on the edge of my chair during the ending. New Naevia is made cute too. And Ashur, god yes, I love this man so much.
Ask, brother, and I shall answer:
Tumblr version for those interested: http://i.imgur.com/bj5a6.gif
Ask, brother, and I shall answer:
Tumblr version for those interested: http://i.imgur.com/bj5a6.gif
Admiral Bone to Pick
Banned
Reading the comments in this thread is making me want to watch this season so much. Is there any way to watch the episodes without having Starz?
Ashur is that guy everyone loves to hate, props to him on his interrogation methods.
It's Hyperbole,but he's still skinny. He was underweight when he got the role so I'll cut Liam some slack, but he needs to beef up.
It's Hyperbole,but he's still skinny. He was underweight when he got the role so I'll cut Liam some slack, but he needs to beef up.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Good ep, gonna be ballin when they somehow bust out Crixus, Doctore etc.
The original Spartcus actor Andy Whitfield died of cancer...
The actress of Naevia Lesley-Ann Brandt decided not to renew her contract cause she got a reoccurring role in another show(CSI NY)... and she's doing a couple of movies I hear...
Unlike some villains that you want to hate but love (Ben from Lost is an example) Ashur is just a villain I love to hate and that's it. And that's fine with me.
It will be glorious to see him die. Hopefully in the way he deserves it, and not in glorious battle as befit a gladiator.
It will be glorious to see him die. Hopefully in the way he deserves it, and not in glorious battle as befit a gladiator.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
It really warms my heart to see all the Ashur lovers in here. He really is one of the best villains ever.
And to all the Ashur haters: Eat a fat one.
And to all the Ashur haters: Eat a fat one.
It really warms my heart to see all the Ashur lovers in here. He really is one of the best villains ever.
And to all the Ashur haters: Eat a fat one.
He is the best villain of the show and pretty awesome...
I still hate him but isn't that a mark of a good villain anyways?
Al-ibn Kermit
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I actually dropped my dinner when Ashur spilled the beans about Gannicus. And holy mother of shit at the ending, they get your hopes up so much about Crixius finally finding Navea and then they just take it all back with the ending.
This was one of the most entertaining episodes I have ever watched of any TV show. I think Ashur is the new Batiatus with how he masterfully manipulates and betrays everybody.
This was one of the most entertaining episodes I have ever watched of any TV show. I think Ashur is the new Batiatus with how he masterfully manipulates and betrays everybody.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
yeah if Ashur keeps this shit up Batiatus will not be missed nearly as much as I had anticipated.
Glabur(sp) is easy to hate, but he has no charm about him like Ashur and Batiatus do.
Glabur(sp) is easy to hate, but he has no charm about him like Ashur and Batiatus do.
yellow submarine
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For all the Ashur haters, let me quote Doctore (Wray):
ASHUR! FUCKING VICTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing actor, and what a great character. So evil, so devious -- but not cartoonlike either -- he has his legit reasons to be evil.
GhostRidah
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I miss the old Naevia but the new one doesn't look to bad, hope she cleans up nicely.
a secret-boss
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People liking Ashur and finally forgetting Batiatus.
The writers man the writers r that good
The writers man the writers r that good
velvet_nitemare
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When Glaber and co were watching at the coliseum, there was a gladiator that fought in the style of Orctus (Barca's lover). His fighting style was fucking awesome, best fight choreography on the show bar none. I hope they bring that style back to prominence.
mysticwhip
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c'mon man, there are tons of other ways
Batiatus was a whiny little cock who had a fixation with Gods and ass cheeks, never liked him ever... he needed Ashur to elevate his own pathetic life to some prominence... not a good villain.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
In Australia its the only way
Monocle
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Haha, but seriously though, Batiatus was a brilliant villain. Charismatic and relatable, cruel but sympathetic. And his relationship with Lucretia was the (or at least a) lynchpin of Blood and Sand and Gods of the Arena. He would have made it all the way to the senate had he not crossed more tenacious survivors than himself.
velvet_nitemare
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"...Once again, the God's ram cock in ass!"
Cornballer
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Great episode. Ashur is such an asshole and the show is better for it.
- Promo for next week's episode (youtube)
Please spoiler tag any discussion of the promo.
- Promo for next week's episode (youtube)
Please spoiler tag any discussion of the promo.
Meus Renaissance
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Ashur is just one dimensional. He annoys me, he doesn't fascinate me and confuse me like Batiatus did. I still don't know how whether he was a anti-hero or a villain
Gannicus and Oenomaus reunion would be perfect!!!
a secret-boss
Banned
This is a great season already because more Viva is wearing less clothes per episode
She is an absurdly good looking woman, though most in this show are.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Yeah they're not fucking around with her sexiness anymore. Giving the fans exactly what they want.
Wish she would have kept her original weight though. I mean she gets pregnant.. and then thinner? erm.. ok then.
We did get a muff shot in the very first episode of the series lol
Dominican Power
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I get an urge to want to grab Seppia by the hair and fuck the shit outta of her. : |
HarryHengst
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Yeah, this is going into creepy territory.
Monocle
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Ashur is a layered character with motivations no less authentic than those of anyone else in the show. When he started his career as a gladiator, he earnestly desired glory in the arena. It was Batiatus's scheming that forced Ashur down a lower road into the orchard of disgrace. Ashur's wits allowed him to make the best of a grim situation by embracing a role that was chosen for him against his wishes. With his own cunning he transmuted humiliation's bitter fruit into a means of personal vindication, venom potent enough to burn out every eye that spited him.
It's a guilty thrill to watch Ashur slither among the carnivores who would gobble him whole, angling his syringe as best to inflict the sharpest agony. He has a mammoth ego but it's brittle as an eggshell. You can see this sensitivity register on his face whenever he's insulted, a glimpse of the flayed man under the smarmy mask. I expect great things from him this season.
velvet_nitemare
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HBK? U mean Gannicus?
Grimm Fandango
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This is honestly the only show where I just want to sit down and watch all 10 episodes, 10 hours straight
Have you checked out Game of Thrones? Because I did the same thing.
Enosh
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at least for the one that survives
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