Spartacus: Blood and Sand

This show is utterly ridiculous. And yet I can't stop watching it. I imagine the novelty will fade in time, but, for the time being, it's rather entertaining.

Summary for those unaware: glammed-up retelling of the old Spartacus tale, with lots of violence, blood and nudity. It's quite outrageous.

 

Thanks for the heads up, will have a gander and report back.

 

I watched 1/2 the first episode, thought it was ok, then when I picked it up again, 20 seconds later it turned into softcore porn!
The first episode is a bit OTT, after that the story picks up and it gets really good.

 

not got around to watching this yet...
Been to busy watching "Caprica"..

 

I agree it is absolutely ridiculous, but I'm still watching it, so it must have some kind of merit. It'll be interesting to see how it develops over the 13 episodes.
Nick

 

wait till you get to episode 6....holy christ!

Caprica has bored me to tears so far, just cant get in to it at all :/

 

I agree on Caprica, I couldn't get past the first 20 minutes of the first episode.
Nick

 

Watched the first episode... it's okay I guess, if you're really bored and need some bloody action... and you want some softcore action!

 

Well, not I'm on Episode 7 and I'm addicted... it's kinda cheesy, but you can't stop watching it. Love the art direction, kinda 300 style with the slo-mo and gargantuan amount of blood.

 

Just watched the season finale and it was amazing. Loved every episode.

 

I think this is an amazing and under rated series, the actings brilliant and storylines even better.

Just the way they talk you end up later in the day having to stop yourself for speaking like that.


"still your tongue lest i see it flapping without direction"

Just little details like that.


Unfortunately season 2 is being delayed due to Spartacus getting cancer. (non hodgekins lymphoma). Hope he recovers fully.


From what i've read of the historical accounts This shows just getting started.

 

Just love using the word 'coin' instead of money, cash etc.

Hand me my coin.. by jupiters c**k.

 

I tried watching this and to be honest thought it was crappy. I thought the swearing was excessive and unnecessary (and I swear as much as the next person) specifically the use of the "c" word.

I thought the gore looked crap, I know its probably the style they were going for but I didn't like it. The acting was decent enough and I think the story has potential but I just didn't like it as a whole.

 

I think thats the 1st season finished and by christ.....talk about going out with a..erm....gurlge....squirt.....squelch and a general *by jupiters cock*

was a hoot, cant wait for season 2

 

I thought that at the beginning but I got right into it.. looked forward to it as much as new House Episodes.

 

Finally got round to watching the rest of this over the weekend. Completely ridiculous but lots of fun. They've commissioned a new series, so it'll be interesting to see how they take it forward.
Nick

 

Its not looking good for season2. Andy Whitfield the lead character has had to go back into hospital as his cancer has returned

 

I've had relatives get cancer but i've never cared more until i found out that Andy Whitfield and the guy who plays Dexter got it.



So can we cure this stuff now?

 

U have me somewhat confused by your reply....

So you didnt care your relatives had cancer, but you do now?
or is my deciphering of your reply incorrect :/

 

agreed,

BTW this was awesome, hope the guy gets better, want to see the next series!