I became faithfully addicted to Spartacus and was eager to see what Starz had up its sleeve in light of Andy Whitfield (Blood and Sand's Spartacus) and his health diagnosis. And a prequel, though it didn't buy them enough time to see Andy better, was still a fantastic idea.
The ludus of the great Batiatus is much different than when we first see it in "Blood and Sand". The great father that Quintus talks about yet lives and you see the great Doctore as the former champion of Capua, Oenomaus, and the mighty Crixus is but a slave trying to win even the mark of the Brotherhood. It is interesting how Quintus and Lucretia are different in situation and attitude you get the chance to see how they become the strong house they are when they are introduced in the Season 1 of Spartacus.
Pay attention closely though! Things that were mentioned or referenced in Spartacus: Blood and Sand are brought up and dealt with here in this series. You will also find yourself loving characters that may have been despised before! The language seems less elevated (though that may be simply being used to the way they spoke from season 1) but no expense has been spared in the quality of this show! It will leave you asking yourself one question: Who do I love better? Spartacus? Or Gannicus? Gannicus clearly shines through the series as being a man who doesn't care about his elevated status or have an actual purpose. As Spartacus has eyes for revenge and to see his wife, Sura, Gannicus just slides on by as what most people call as a slacker. Not required to practice much, rewarded well with wine and women and is highly desired all over Capua. A very different type of hero. But you will find you loving his bad and defiant attitude and his story. Perhaps we shall see Dustin Clare as Gannicus yet again in the seasons of Spartacus yet to come!
The ludus of the great Batiatus is much different than when we first see it in "Blood and Sand". The great father that Quintus talks about yet lives and you see the great Doctore as the former champion of Capua, Oenomaus, and the mighty Crixus is but a slave trying to win even the mark of the Brotherhood. It is interesting how Quintus and Lucretia are different in situation and attitude you get the chance to see how they become the strong house they are when they are introduced in the Season 1 of Spartacus.
Pay attention closely though! Things that were mentioned or referenced in Spartacus: Blood and Sand are brought up and dealt with here in this series. You will also find yourself loving characters that may have been despised before! The language seems less elevated (though that may be simply being used to the way they spoke from season 1) but no expense has been spared in the quality of this show! It will leave you asking yourself one question: Who do I love better? Spartacus? Or Gannicus? Gannicus clearly shines through the series as being a man who doesn't care about his elevated status or have an actual purpose. As Spartacus has eyes for revenge and to see his wife, Sura, Gannicus just slides on by as what most people call as a slacker. Not required to practice much, rewarded well with wine and women and is highly desired all over Capua. A very different type of hero. But you will find you loving his bad and defiant attitude and his story. Perhaps we shall see Dustin Clare as Gannicus yet again in the seasons of Spartacus yet to come!