Any "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" fans here?

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OP - May 26, 2010, 12:55 AM

When is Season 2 coming out

For those who have no idea, it's a Starz TV series that focuses on the HISTORICAL (well besides a few things to keep it spicy, you know ) figure of Spartacus (Famous gladiator who was the leader of the slave rebellion in the 'ol roman days).

When I watched the first episode I was like "what the hell is this shit?!" But, I'm glad I stuck through the first episode and it became AMAZING! This is the only TV series I have ever followed

The show also has that messenger from the movie 300 who said this is madness and got kicked down that pit. I thought that was pretty cool.

This pretty much shows you what the show is all about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2CqtNeRK_w
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Reply #1 - May 26, 2010, 03:12 AM

Ya, I saw the first one and thought it looked stupid.
Why is it (in this director's world) always snowing in greece and everyone is naked...in the snow? Why are there 'bloodsplosions every time someone punches someone? Ect

But I got into it later, and enjoyed it.
Its no 'Rome', but entertaining

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Reply #2 - May 26, 2010, 06:34 AM

Me, I love it.

First episode was a bit lame, but it got much better after that. I can't wait for season 2, if they do one.

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Reply #3 - May 26, 2010, 08:18 AM

Apparently Andy Whitfield (Guy who plays spartacus) was diagnosed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and is getting treatment. Not to worry though, it was detected in the early stages so he should be ok. The new season will be about the times before spartacus and will give you some background to the story: http://tv.ign.com/articles/108/1088846p1.html
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Reply #4 - May 26, 2010, 10:11 AM

Quote from: Homer on May 26, 2010, 03:12 AM
Its no 'Rome', but entertaining

I miss Rome :( I think it's time for a re-watch.

As for Spartacus, I heard too many bad things to rank it high in my 'to watch' list.

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Reply #5 - May 26, 2010, 02:36 PM

Yeah, but all the bad things I heard came from people who judged it off of a trailer, or only watched the very first episode.

It's like someone saying Moroccan food tastes nasty without even trying it, or only sampling one dish. in other words, bollocks.

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Reply #6 - May 26, 2010, 05:48 PM

Oh ya, rome was so awesome. The characters were all great and realistic (human).
I really wish they would do another one, maybe set it during another significan time in roman history.

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Reply #7 - May 26, 2010, 06:49 PM

Quote from: Homer on May 26, 2010, 05:48 PM
Oh ya, rome was so awesome. The characters were all great and realistic (human).
I really wish they would do another one, maybe set it during another significan time in roman history.

Do you mean another TV series similar to this or a continuation of spartacus?
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Reply #8 - May 27, 2010, 06:07 PM

No, I mean like a rome season 3.

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Reply #9 - May 31, 2010, 12:42 AM

Quote from: Homer on May 27, 2010, 06:07 PM
No, I mean like a rome season 3.

Huh there is actually a series called "Rome?" I will have to look into it...
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Reply #10 - May 31, 2010, 08:52 AM

Do it. It's got two seasons and is an HBO/BBC production. And it kicks all sorts of asses.

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Reply #11 - September 12, 2011, 03:15 AM

Andy Whitfield has died

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/09/11/andy-whitfield-death/

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Reply #12 - September 12, 2011, 03:43 AM

NOOOOOOO He was so good in the show.

Quote from: Homer on May 27, 2010, 06:07 PM
No, I mean like a rome season 3.

The series was too expensive for HBO hence cancelled. If you noticed that they even skipped out on many large battles and just kept the drama going. The cost of the show was about $800,000 per episode.

Sparticus overall is an excellent show. Violence, Tits, romance there is something for everyone. The plot gets better as the series progresses. the first episode was just a quick background on the guy and his hot ass wife. After that its all about his escape and life as a gladiator.

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Reply #13 - September 12, 2011, 08:34 AM

I'm so fucking guttted, I feel like crying. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO he was too beautiful to die

RIP Andy. You will be missed.

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