The Romans, in an effort to protect their homeland, seek the help of Thracian warrior Spartacus and his team of fighters. After a violent incident, Spartacus must enter the gladiator ring to face his punishment from the Romans.

Entertaining and harsh training, sandy fascinating ludus, economical elements, John Hannah and Peter Mensah's convincing performances, controversial relationships

After proving himself in training, Spartacus now dons the gladiator's attire, but his stubbornness, disobedience and longing for his wife isolates him from the rest of the gladiators.

Batiatus fears his life may be in danger if he does not repay his debts, but is still adamant that a profit can be made from Spartacus, despite his poor performance in the arena against Crixus, for this he is punished and forced to fight in the pits.

Bitter enemies Spartacus and Crixus are charged with learning to fight as a team in order to take on an unbeaten champion in the arena. Meanwhile, a financially strapped Batiatus receives an opportunity of a lifetime that involves his battling band of gladiators.

Lies, distrust and duplicity plague the house of Batiatus and impact the hopes of both Barca and Spartacus, who have benefited from good fortune and envision a future away from the grounds. Barca expects to buy his and his male lover's way out, while Spartacus anticipates his promised reunion with his enslaved wife, part of his reward for a monumental victory in the arena. But just in case things go wrong, Spartacus dreams and schemes an escape plan.

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

Batiatus buys new slaves and contemplates selling Crixus; IIythia wants someone to kill Spartacus.

Spartacus must fulfill the pleasures of the richest woman in Rome and do whatever duties necessary to accomplish this.

Numerius gains control over the gladiators as he celebrates his birthday.

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Batiatus and Lucretia expect the arrival of Glaber, while Spartacus plans for his revenge

Spartacus enlists an accomplice in his pursuit for revenge.