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Spartacus: Vengeance
Region 1 DVD cover
GenreHistorical drama
Sword-and-Sandal
StarringLiam McIntyre
Manu Bennett
Peter Mensah
Nick E. Tarabay
Craig Parker
Viva Bianca
Dustin Clare
Katrina Law
Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Dan Feuerriegel
Brett Tucker
Lucy Lawless
Pana Hema Taylor
Barry Duffield
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10
Original release
NetworkStarz
ReleaseJanuary 27 (2012-01-27) –
March 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)

Spartacus: Vengeance is the title of the second season of Spartacus, a New Zealand produced, Starz television series, which follows Spartacus: Blood and Sand. It premiered on January 27,[1] and concluded on March 30, 2012. Its story follows Spartacus (played by Liam McIntyre, who replaces the late Andy Whitfield), after he and his fellow gladiators kill their master Batiatus and escape from his ludus, or gladiatorial training school. Cast members and characters who return from the first season include Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, Peter Mensah as Oenomaus, Manu Bennett as Crixus, Nick E. Tarabay as Ashur, Viva Bianca as Ilithyia and Craig Parker as Gaius Claudius Glaber. Dustin Clare also reprises his role as Gannicus from Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, the prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

On June 6, 2012 Starz and Anchor Bay Entertainment announced the season will be released in DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats on September 11, 2012 in a three-disc set.[2] It was then announced that a third and final season will start in 2013 and will be known as Spartacus: War of the Damned.

Plot

After the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the gladiator rebellion begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in Spartacus: Vengeance. Praetor Claudius Glaber and his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush Spartacus' growing band of freed slaves before they can inflict further damage. Spartacus is given a choice between satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man who condemned his wife to slavery and eventual death, or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart.

Cast and characters

Further information: List of Spartacus characters

Main cast

Rebels

  • Liam McIntyre as Spartacus – a Thracian slave who became a gladiator in the ludus of Quintus Batiatus. After the massacre at the House of Batiatus, Spartacus formed his own army and set on to free the slaves of Rome.
  • Peter Mensah as Oenomaus – Formerly Doctore; Batiatus' taskmaster and trainer of gladiators, now a trusted ally to Spartacus and his rebel army.
  • Manu Bennett as Crixus – 'The Undefeated Gaul', he was Batiatus' top gladiator before Spartacus' arrival, now the second-in-command of Spartacus rebel army. Love interest of Naevia.
  • Katrina Law as Mira – a slave who aided in Spartacus's escape. Now a fierce fighter for Spartacus as well as his love interest.
  • Dan Feuerriegel as Agron – a German gladiator who was sold to Batiatus' ludus, he was the first to join Spartacus in his revolt, where his brother Duro died. He is now one of Spartacus' trusted warriors. Love interest of Nasir.
  • Dustin Clare as Gannicus – a former champion gladiator from the ludus who was released as a free man some years before Spartacus' arrival (see Spartacus: Gods of the Arena). He returned to Capua and joined Spartacus' rebel army.
  • Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Naevia – a slave who was banished from the ludus before the revolt and is the love interest of Crixus.
  • Brooke Williams as Aurelia – widow of Varro, Spartacus' only real friend in the ludus, now on the run with Spartacus' rebel army.
  • Heath Jones as Donar – a German gladiator who becomes one of the chief warriors among the rebels.
  • Pana Hema Taylor as Nasir – a Syrian former body slave who becomes one of the rebels. Love interest of Agron.
  • Barry Duffield as Lugo - a German warrior captured by the Romans and freed by Agron.

Romans

  • Lucy Lawless as Lucretia – Quintus Batiatus' widow, she was seriously injured from the wound she suffered at the hands of her former lover Crixus. Her recovery was presented to the people of Rome as proof of Lucretia's personal connection with the gods, allegedly garnering her the gift of prophecy.
  • Viva Bianca as Ilithyia – the daughter of Senator Albinius and wife of Glaber, now pregnant. Once a trusted friend of Lucretia before being betrayed soon before the revolt.
  • Craig Parker as Gaius Claudius Glaber – Ilithyia's husband and a praetor. Responsible for Spartacus' enslavement as a gladiator, he is now tasked with putting down the revolt.
  • Nick E. Tarabay as Ashur – a clever and scheming Syrian slave who narrowly escaped death during the massacre at the House of Batiatus. He is a now willing collaborator with the Romans to put down the slave revolt and is Lucretia's co-conspirator. As with the previous series, his motivation for helping the Romans stems from greed and pure self-interest.
  • Brett Tucker as Publius Varinius, Glaber's chief political rival and fellow praetor.
  • Hanna Mangan-Lawrence as Seppia – younger sister to Seppius.
  • Luke Pegler as Marcus – Glaber's military tribune.
  • Tom Hobbs as Seppius – a young Capua citizen of note. He wishes to strip the honor of capturing Spartacus from Glaber.

Episodes

See also: List of Spartacus episodes
No. # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code 		U.S. viewers
(million)
141"Fugitivus"Michael HurstSteven S. DeKnightJanuary 27, 2012 (2012-01-27)SPS2011.39[3]
152"A Place in This World"Jesse WarnBrent FletcherFebruary 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)SPS2021.30[4]
163"The Greater Good"Brendan MaherTracy BellomoFebruary 10, 2012 (2012-02-10)SPS2031.40[5]
174"Empty Hands"Mark BeesleyAllison MillerFebruary 17, 2012 (2012-02-17)SPS2041.47[6]
185"Libertus"Rick JacobsonAaron Helbing & Todd HelbingFebruary 24, 2012 (2012-02-24)SPS2051.56[7]
196"Chosen Path"Michael HurstMisha GreenMarch 2, 2012 (2012-03-02)SPS2061.19[8]
207"Sacramentum"Jesse WarnSeamus Kevin FaheyMarch 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)SPS2071.25[9]
218"Balance"Chris Martin-JonesJed WhedonMarch 16, 2012 (2012-03-16)SPS2081.10[10]
229"Monsters"TJ ScottBrent FletcherMarch 23, 2012 (2012-03-23)SPS2091.35[11]
2310"Wrath of the Gods"Jesse WarnSteven S. DeKnightMarch 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)SPS2101.45[12]

Production

Spartacus series creator Steven S. DeKnight said in an interview, There are a "couple of very strong candidates" for the role of Spartacus, and season two should begin production in New Zealand in April [2011]. DeKnight added that the Spartacus producers and Starz executives weren't always sure they would go forward without Andy Whitfield, who they said had brought "gravity and heart" to the role of the famous warrior. "It's unheard of to recast your titular character in a television show, and we did a lot of soul searching about whether we even wanted to try", DeKnight said. "And then Andy [Whitfield] said, 'I really think the show should go forward without me. I give you the blessing. I want this story told.'"[13]

On 17 January 2011, it was announced that Australian film and TV actor Liam McIntyre had been selected to replace Whitfield.[14]

On 26 February 2011 interview with Entertainment Weekly, DeKnight revealed that the second season was set to air "the end of January" 2012. Additionally, he revealed that Lesley-Ann Brandt, the actress who portrayed the slave Naevia, would also not be able to return for season 2 due to the delay in production.[15]

On 1 August 2011, Starz released a trailer indicating the new series would premiere in January 2012.[16]

Broadcast

On November 7, 2011, Starz announced that the Spartacus premiere date was set for January 27, 2012.[17]

Home video release

Spartacus - Vengeance: Season 2
Set Details Special Features
  • 10 Episodes
  • 3-Disc Set
  • Audio Commentaries (Blu-ray)
  • Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
  • Starz Studios - Spartacus: Vengeance
  • The Making Of Spartacus: Vengeance
  • Behind The Camera: Directing The Rebellion
  • On The Set With Liam McIntyre
  • Burning Down The House: The VFX of Episode 205
  • The Legend of Spartacus
  • Famous Last Words
  • Bloopers
  • Spartacus: War of the Damned teaser
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2
September 11, 2012[2] 5 October 2012

References

  1. ^ http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/03/spartacus-vengence-date-poster/
  2. ^ a b Lambert, David (June 6, 2012). "Spartacus - 'Vengeance: Season 2' on DVD and Blu-ray: Date, Extras, Box Covers". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  3. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 30, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Still Tops + 'Spartacus: Vengeance' Premiere, 'Smackdown!,' 'Bering Sea Gold,' 'Merlin' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  4. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 6, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Still Tops + 'Bering Sea Gold,' 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' 'Smackdown!,' 'Merlin' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  5. ^ Gorman, Bill (February 13, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Still Tops + 'Bering Sea Gold,' 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' 'Smackdown!,' 'Merlin' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  6. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 21, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Still Tops + 'Bering Sea Gold,' 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' Merlin, 'Smackdown!' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  7. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 27, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' & 'Bering Sea Gold' Stay On Top + 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' 'Merlin,' 'Smackdown!' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Bibel, Sara (March 5, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' & 'Robot Chicken' & 'UFC Fight Night' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 12, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' on Top Again, 'SmackDown', 'Bering Sea Gold' Round out Original Programming". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  10. ^ Bibel, Sara (March 19, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: NCAA Basketball on TNT Wins the Night, 'Bering Sea Gold', 'In Plain Sight' And More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
  11. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 26, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings: NCAA Basketball Dominates Cable, + 'Bering Sea Gold', 'Ultimate Fighter Live', & 'Tangled Ever After'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  12. ^ Bibel, Sara (April 2, 2012). "Friday Cable Ratings:'Robot Chicken' Wins Night; 'The Boondocks,' 'Spartacus: Vengeance,'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' & More'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  13. ^ "'Spartacus' Creator Talks About Recasting the Title Role and What's to Come for the Gladiators". Tvsquad.com. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  14. ^ McIntyre new Spartacus
  15. ^ "'Spartacus' creator talks 'Gods of the Arena' finale, epic season 2 plans". Entertainment Weekly. 2011-02-26. Retrieved 2011-03-27.
  16. ^ "Spartacus: Vengeance - Trailer - YouTube". Starz. 2011-08-01. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  17. ^ http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/starz-renews-spartacus-for-third-season/
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