
The classic tale of the Republic's most infamous rebel comes alive in the graphic and visceral new series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Official Description of Spartacus: Blood and Sand From Starz īetrayed by the Romans, forced into slavery, reborn as a Gladiator.

On December 22, 2009, it was announced that the show was renewed for a second season before even premiering. The show has been rated TV-MA for graphic violence, strong sexual content, and coarse language. DeKnight and Robert Tapert focused on structuring the events of Spartacus' obscure early life leading to the records of history. The series focuses on the historical figure of Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. Spartacus: Blood and Sand is a Starz television series that premiered on January 22, 2010. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors). For the Season One episode list, see List of Episodes in Season One.
