Spartacus: Vengeance: Season 1

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Starz | Season Premiere Date: January 27, 2012

Starring: Lucy Lawless, Craig Parker, Brett Tucker

Summary: Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) leads his group of freed slaves to battle against Gaius Claudius Glaber and his legion in Capua.

Creator: Steven S. DeKnight

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Wrath Of The Gods
Air Date: March 30, 2012
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S1:E9. Monsters
Air Date: March 23, 2012
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S1:E8. Balance
Air Date: March 16, 2012

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Aaron Riccio

Feb 27, 2012

Well written and acted, almost perfectly paced, and entirely unlike anything else on television, Spartacus isn't just bloody good, it's bloody excellent. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jan 19, 2012

It's fun sport. [30 Jan 2012, p.44]

Verne Gay

Jan 27, 2012

Everything fans loved about the first season--which improved dramatically over its course, by the way--is here. Everyone is not. McIntyre is good, but he's not Whitfield, either. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jan 23, 2012

Although Friday's season premiere is a bit confusing at times, the Spartacus world comes into better focus in episode two. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 27, 2012

With overripe dialogue that sounds like Shakespeare ground through a blender of baroque profanity, punctuated by action sequences of almost comical brutality amid orgies of debauchery, Spartacus is back with a vengeance. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jan 26, 2012

No matter the casting changes, Spartacus remains good, dirty fun. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 23, 2012

Spartacus: Vengeance is up to the same old tricks, endeavoring to give gratuitous violence and sex a good name. Read full review

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Doubefocus4

Feb 25, 2012

I was a little concerned about the direction this season was going, but after was Episode 5: Libertus, I have to say my hopes have been significantly elevated.

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Doxide

Mar 24, 2012

While this new season took a while to find its footing, I have really grown to love it. Liam, the new Spartacus, has filled out the role admirably in my opinion. Glaber, while starting out as a bland villain compared to the magnificent Batiatus of season 1, has grown more and moreWhile this new season took a while to find its footing, I have really grown to love it. Liam, the new Spartacus, has filled out the role admirably in my opinion. Glaber, while starting out as a bland villain compared to the magnificent Batiatus of season 1, has grown more and more diabolical as events unfold. And of course Illythia and Lucretia continue to be gorgeous and deliciously evil. If the finale can go out with a bang, I can honestly say that Vengeance will be on par with Blood and Sand or Gods of the Arena.… Expand

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Slh

May 3, 2016

I find Spartacus Vengeance to be an overall more solid season than Blood and Sand, which had a rocky start. Newcomer Liam McIntyre may not be as good as Andy Whitfield, but he is serviceable enough in the role, while Manu Bennett and Dustin Clare help carry the show.

The direction afterI find Spartacus Vengeance to be an overall more solid season than Blood and Sand, which had a rocky start. Newcomer Liam McIntyre may not be as good as Andy Whitfield, but he is serviceable enough in the role, while Manu Bennett and Dustin Clare help carry the show.

The direction after season one is more geared toward an ensemble now anyway, as the rebellion is not about Spartacus himself. We also have Cynthia Addai-Robinson comes in as Naevia this season, who is fantastic is the part and brings more depth to the character. Wish she would have been on the show from the start.… Expand

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Desdicado

Apr 1, 2012

It's enjoyable, the new Spartacus is a very good actor but he's no Andy Whitfield. So many Romans having those bloody awful New Zealand accents is very off putting though. The action scenes are well done but a bit samey now and for a woman of her age Lucy Lawless is hot and Viva Bianca isIt's enjoyable, the new Spartacus is a very good actor but he's no Andy Whitfield. So many Romans having those bloody awful New Zealand accents is very off putting though. The action scenes are well done but a bit samey now and for a woman of her age Lucy Lawless is hot and Viva Bianca is just, well orgasmic. From episode 7 it has improved drastically to be as good any of the previous series, so all in all not as good as the previous two series but still good.… Expand

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DemonPixel

Mar 8, 2012

MAY CONTAIN SOME SMALL SPOILERS!!!

YES....we all miss Andy Whitfield, he bought something special to this role, but after a few episodes I think his replacement (Liam Mcyntyre) is doing a good job, bearing in mind he has a large role to fill & has to replace someone who was very good atMAY CONTAIN SOME SMALL SPOILERS!!!

YES....we all miss Andy Whitfield, he bought something special to this role, but after a few episodes I think his replacement (Liam Mcyntyre) is doing a good job, bearing in mind he has a large role to fill & has to replace someone who was very good at it. YES, we all miss John Hannah as Batiatus but his death was always inevitable for how dealt with certain scenario's, he did however play the part very very well & that devious political and socail attitude is missed in the show. HOWEVER, despite the obvious losses, including the replacement of Naevia (which is strange!) I still feel the show is progressing nicely, it doesn't pull too many punches, it's direct, has some nice plot direction and isn't afraid to tell a historical based story with it's own twists. Let's keep in mind how little we actually know about the history surrounding Spartacus. YES, i know, sometimes the excessive masculine hormone driven acting isn't everyone's taste, but let's also keep in mind the setting and time period this show is trying to represent. OVERALL i still really enjoy watching Spartacus & the return of Gannicus (Which was also to be expected!) is just a bonus. I am interested to see where they go with the story & where it will eventually end up.… Expand

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Firebala

Sep 2, 2013

A little disappointed in the new series ...
Towed and far-fetched ....
The "New" Spartacus something incredible Andy poor choice of character and at least enough "time" was the role ...
However, the boy-I think Liam was a rare bad decision ...
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ChriM3

Feb 24, 2012

I do not like at all the new Spartacus actor.
First of all he's way to small to resemble a gladiator, then his face lacks the character of the protagonist or at least his acting is way too plain in my opinion.
I was so eager to follow my favorite TV series once more, but I was reallyI do not like at all the new Spartacus actor.
First of all he's way to small to resemble a gladiator, then his face lacks the character of the protagonist or at least his acting is way too plain in my opinion.
I was so eager to follow my favorite TV series once more, but I was really disapponted.
Forced myself to watch more than the first episode, but after seeing the third, I will surely drop this series.
I liked Gods of the Arena much more than this one.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 27, 2012
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 27, 2012
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  S1:E10. Wrath Of The Gods
  Air Date: March 30, 2012
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  S1:E9. Monsters
  Air Date: March 23, 2012
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  S1:E8. Balance
  Air Date: March 16, 2012
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  S1:E7. Sacramentum
  Air Date: March 9, 2012
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  S1:E6. Chosen Path
  Air Date: March 2, 2012
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  S1:E5. Libertus
  Air Date: February 24, 2012
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  S1:E4. Empty Hands
  Air Date: February 17, 2012
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  S1:E3. The Greater Good
  Air Date: February 10, 2012
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  S1:E2. A Place In This World
  Air Date: February 3, 2012
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  S1:E1. Fugitivus
  Air Date: January 27, 2012