Sure, there are times I want to sit down and watch something deep and smart and layered. There are other times where I want to sit down and watch something that will take me on an adventure, and just have some fun. I get that this show tries to be smart and layered, and some of the characters and some of the plots have their moments. However, if you only expect that, then you will be disappointed. It is over the top, bloody, sexy fun. John Hannah plays Batiatus very well. He can annoy the crap out of me I can also feel slightly sympathetic because he is in over his head and frankly not as intelligent as he pretends. Lucy Lawless plays his wife Lucretia, the brain behind the house of Batiatus at times. She does an excellent job and is as beautiful as ever. Television missed the strong female actress. Hannah & Lawless definitely carry the story at times when it is becoming weak.
Outside of that, all the other actors carry their weight at most times, and mostly just prove as entertaining.
Outside of that, all the other actors carry their weight at most times, and mostly just prove as entertaining.