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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: Season 1
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 21, 2011
  • Season #: 1
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Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 65 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Summary: The prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand features the life of the first gladiator of Capua, Gannicus (Dustin Clare).
  • Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 21, 2011
    75
    It's obviously not for the squeamish, nor perhaps for the refined. But it's al-i-i-i-i-i-ve in so many ways. So what the hell, let's rock.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    Jan 20, 2011
    50
    The result is a production even more fantastically soapy than the first, visually elevated by an apocalyptic video-game look in which the orgiastic sex and violence are presented with a studied, syncopated choreography.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jan 20, 2011
    25
    Unadulterated rubbish, and exactly what fans expect. Bravo, Starz.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. OOngats
    10
    Started watching the series when Blood and Sand came out. I must admit I've watched every episode of season 1 at least a dozen times. this show is fantastic. especially if you play any online gladiator games like Gladiatus. Was skeptical of season 2, and didn't really think the show would continue with main character Spartacus' actor having lymphoma. But the show has outdone itself. All the intrigue and vicious maneuvering for advancement, more self indulgent debaucherous behavior than I thought possible, and bloodcurdling arena fights.....the show is better than Rome miniseries, which I am also extremely fond of. If you like this miniseries, you will also like the online game Gladiatus, which you can play for free. click link to play the game. http://s4.gladiatus.us/game/c.php?uid=82727… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. yoniw18
    10
    Do not be dissuaded by the promotional material for this show depicting lots of flashy sex and violence. This is no '300' clone. Beneath the veneer lies a show with profound depth and character development, and one of the best plots I have ever seen on any screen. This speaks even more to the original Spartacus season, which literally had me and my friends on the edge of our seats. Give it four episodes to work out its identity and the story will catch you like a fish on a hook. Watch it with your friends. Me and my buddies have been doing a weekly Spartacus night for months with no girls allowed. Highest Marks! GO out of your way to watch this!… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  3. Ston3dog
    10
    I have to admit, when the Celtic gladiator came out all smiles and joking around, I thought Damn, I hope this isnt "the replacement" for Spartacus. However by the middle of the show I thought his character was fantastic! If you liked the first season, this prequel will impress you too! It has a lot of potential. In the end I think 'Gods of the Arena' is going to be pulling off another 10/10 Im very impressed ;-)… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes

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