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In the arena, Spartacus approaches six men, though six men without armor and with inferior weapons, while notable Romans, including Batiatus, Ilithya, and Mercato watch from the box. Following his wife's advice to place his fate in the hands of the gods, Spartacus doesn't put up much of a fight. The criminals beat him up and even give him some pretty nasty blows with a [[DroptheHammer warhammer.]] Surrounded by enemies, he imagines his wife saying that “there is always a reason to live.” This causes him to go absolutely berserk and [[CurbStompBattle slaughter them all in seconds]]. At the end, one wounded criminal is left upon the sand and Spartacus imagines this man to have his face – or rather, the face of the Thracian warrior he was at the beginning of the series. The past six episodes flash before his eyes as he slashes the man's throat. Having abandoned his former identity, he turns to the crowd of cheering Romans and screams “I AM SPARTACUS!”
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In the arena, Spartacus approaches six men, though six men without armor and with inferior weapons, while notable Romans, including Batiatus, Ilithya, and Mercato watch from the box. Following his wife's advice to place his fate in the hands of the gods, Spartacus doesn't put up much of a fight. The criminals beat him up and even give him some pretty nasty blows with a [[DroptheHammer warhammer.]] warhammer. Surrounded by enemies, he imagines his wife saying that “there is always a reason to live.” This causes him to go absolutely berserk and [[CurbStompBattle slaughter them all in seconds]]. At the end, one wounded criminal is left upon the sand and Spartacus imagines this man to have his face – or rather, the face of the Thracian warrior he was at the beginning of the series. The past six episodes flash before his eyes as he slashes the man's throat. Having abandoned his former identity, he turns to the crowd of cheering Romans and screams “I AM SPARTACUS!”
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The sound of moans and gasps greets us as start another episode of [[Series/SpartacusBloodandSand Spartacus: Blood and Sand]]. Spartacus is having sex with Sura, though at this point he can't remember her name. She remembers his, though. It seems Spartacus has a reputation among the young ladies of his tribe. But she came to him anyway, because the “gods” showed her the kind of man he could one day become, and that he will [[TheLostLenore never love another woman.]]
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The sound of moans and gasps greets us as we start another episode of [[Series/SpartacusBloodandSand Spartacus: Blood and Sand]]. Spartacus is having sex with Sura, though at this point he can't remember her name. She remembers his, though. It seems Spartacus has a reputation among the young ladies of his tribe. But she came to him anyway, because the “gods” showed her the kind of man he could one day become, and that he will [[TheLostLenore never love another woman.]]
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The sound of moans and gasps greets us as start another episode of [[Series/SpartacusBloodandSand Spartacus: Blood and Sand]]. Spartacus sheds is having sex with Sura, though at this point he can't remember her name. She remembers his, though. It seems Spartacus has a reputation among the young ladies of his tribe. But she came to him anyway, because the “gods” showed her the kind of man he could one day become, and that he will [[TheLostLenore never love another woman.]]
As Sura died last episode, it's pretty clear that this is a flashback and, sure enough, we move to her funeral pyre. The other gladiators (aside from Ashur, [[PassthePopcorn who takes the opportunity to enjoy a tasty snack]]) watch respectfully as her body is immolated. Gnaeus is seen eyeing Pietros.
In the bathhouse, Batiatus comforts Spartacus. He (truthfully) says that Sura's death was his fault, that he should have kept better watch over the wagon transporting her. Spartacus reassures him that he blames the men who attacked the wagon and Glaber, who enslaved her in the first place. Batiatus tells him that moving forward, “[[{{Foreshadowing}} we will etch the name Spartacus into the pillars of history]]” to which Spartacus replies that “Spartacus” is not his real name. “It is now,” says Batiatus, who has big plans for the now-broken Thracian.
Batiatus, moving up to his study, hands gold to his henchman Aulus, who questions why he was ordered to kill Sura after spending almost a year searching for her. Lucretia has a similar question, wondering [[StatingtheSimpleSolution why Batiatus didn't just report Sura's death]] instead of going through this elaborate charade. Batiatus says that Spartacus would [[NeverFoundtheBody never have fully accepted the death of his wife]] unless he saw it himself. Now, with no outside attachments to distract him, he will become the greatest of gladiators – and Batiatus will reap the benefits of owning such a fine fighter. Indeed, Batiatus can even imagine himself (somehow) [[AmbitionIsEvil ascending to the Senate itself]].
Crixus lies on his infirmary bed and suffers from fever. Oenomaus briefly stops to visit, but since Crixus isn't currently awake, he heads out. As he does, he's accosted by Pietros, who wants to keep Barca's pigeons. The boy miserably mentions that Barca had intended to free him, but that Ashur said the price was too high. Oenomaus looks interested in this bit of information but says nothing about it to Pietros, who heads off to tend the pigeons. He is interrupted by Gnaeus, who stands over him with a predatory leer.
Spartacus takes the opportunity to engage in his familiar habit of brooding, this time while staring at the Thracian dagger he stole earlier and possibly contemplating suicide. Varro reproaches him for having an illicit weapon in his quarters, but [[DespairEventHorizon Spartacus no longer cares about the consequences of such an action]].
Batiatus is in a much better mood than his champion, even though his house is full of workmen doing renovations. He and Lucretia are gleefully congratulating themselves on their rising fortunes when the ''medicus'' and Naevia approach. Crixus has improved.
In the infirmary, Crixus is not only awake but eager to fight again. Batiatus tells him to recover his strength first. When her husband steps out, Lucretia tenderly expresses her sympathy for her lover and, in a gesture more welcome than she suspects, promises to have Naevia tend to Crixus's needs.
Spartacus's brooding spot shifts back to the cliff edge. He's not the only one with problems; Pietros now has a bruise on his face, probably from Gnaeus. Oenomaus announces a sparring session and pairs himself with Spartacus. He uses this as an excuse to confront Spartacus over his interrupted escape plan, telling Spartacus to [[GoThroughMe kill him first]] [[DramaticIrony next time]]. Spartacus is now at such a low point that he invites Oenomaus to go ahead and tell Batiatus, even if it means crucifixion.
In the villa, Batiatus greets a tribune by the name of Mercato, who wants to rent Batiatus's men for a mock battle honoring Rome's defeat of a Thracian tribe known as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maedi Maedi]]. This is especially important to him as his grandfather, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Minucius_Rufus Marcus Minucius Rufus]], fought in the battle. Crixus was meant to play the part, but with him out of action, Spartacus is suggested – for an additional consideration.
Down in the ''ludus,'' Gnaeus takes pleasure in groping Pietros. Spartacus tries to separate them and Varro expresses contempt toward Gnaeus, but Spartacus blames Barca for abandoning the boy. And speaking of Barca's mysterious disappearance, Ashur comes sidling up, having delivered something. What could it be? Varro reveals that he sent a message to his wife Aurelia, and that she came up to the ''ludus'' to see him in person. In fact, she even brought their young son.
And yet somehow Aurelia doesn't seem to be enjoying this meeting as much as her husband. After scolding Varro about his running up debts and leaving the family, she announces that she's pregnant. As Varro has been here for over nine months, this comes as something of a surprise. Aurelia hastens to add that she was [[ChildByRape forcibly impregnated]], but Varro doesn't buy it and pushes her away.
Batiatus summons Spartacus and pitches Mercato's idea. He will dress in the armor of Marcus Minucius Rufus with four other gladiators also dressed as Roman legionaries, and they will execute six condemned prisoners dressed as Thracians. Obviously this is offensive to a Thracian whose forefathers fought Minucius Rufus and who was himself enslaved by Romans, but Batiatus explains that this is not actually a debate and that Spartacus is going to do what he's told. Softening the blow, Batiatus speaks of the “great and wonderful things” for which Spartacus is destined. He must put his past behind him and look towards the future.
In the infirmary, Naevia is tending Crixus. Just as she moves to kiss him, [[MomentKiller Oenomaus enters.]] Crixus questions why none of the other gladiators have visited him, not even Barca. When told of Barca's departure, Crixus is surprised to find that his oldidentity friend left Pietros behind. Oenomaus confesses to being surprised by that as well. Naevia, seemingly unable to refrain from saying something, tells them that Barca had no choice. Oenomaus is surprised that she knows this, and commits she hastily says that she watched Barca being escorted through the gates to freedom. Once more Oenomaus looks thoughtful, but says nothing else.
In the bathhouse, Varro can't believe Spartacus would turn down Batiatus's command. He adds that the men Spartacus is set to slaughter might be rapists, which seems to especially incense him. To aspire to anything outside the ''ludus'', he tells Spartacus, is foolish. Meanwhile Pietros is looking more battered, and is bitter at being abandoned by his lover.
Upstairs in the villa, Lucretia meets with Ilithya, who congratulates her on the House of Batiatus's increased prosperity. Lucretia tries to bring up the matter of patronage, but Ilithya seizes on her former remark about “another man.” When Lucretia says that this man is not important (earning her a dirty look from Naevia) Ilithya surmises that he must be a slave and further deduces that Lucretia would want an ''impressive'' slave as her paramour. She then turns the subject to Crixus. Lucretia looks taken aback and says “Crixus?” as if she has no idea who the man is, but when Ilithya asks about his health she assures her friend that the Gaul will live. Ilithya seems far too pleased for Lucretia's liking, and she even makes a few suggestive remarks about the thrusting of Crixus's mighty sword.
In the ''ludus'', Spartacus and Varro's discussion of Varro's bad luck gambling is interrupted by a feral flock of pigeons. Checking on Pietros, they find him hanging from the ceiling of his cell. Spartacus is infuriated and promptly [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown lays into Gnaeus]] until stopped by Oenomaus. As Spartacus walks off in disgust, [[PostRapeTaunt Gnaeus gloats about raping the boy,]] getting himself [[DestinationDefenestration hurled off the edge of the cliff.]]
As might be expected, Batiatus is not pleased. He chains Spartacus in a cell and berates him, even striking the man in the face, for being so foolish as to kill a skilled gladiator over a relatively [[WhatMeasureIsAMook cheap and worthless boy]]. He gives Spartacus an ultimatum: fight as a Roman or die as a Thracian.
In the infirmary, Naevia takes a moment to mourn for Pietros before Spartacus enters. Crixus teases him about fighting Gnaeus, until Spartacus reveals that Gnaeus is dead. Crixus is angered; all gladiators are brothers, he says, and if they are to kill one another it should be done honorably in the arena. He finishes by saying that he should've killed Spartacus when they faced off earlier. [[DeathSeeker Spartacus does not disagree.]]
Naevia tends to Pietros's pigeons. Oenomaus compliments her on her kind heart, and once again comments on how unusual it is that Barca would leave Pietros behind. He also asks about Ashur's involvement and presses the girl forBatiatus.a reply until she says that such questions place her in danger. This seems to confirm his belief that there's more to the story than Batiatus's narrative would suggest.
Oenomaus does not press Naevia further, but goes to the bathhouse and orders everyone out except Ashur, whom he questions about the night of Barca's liberation. Ashur repeats the same story as Naevia, but with one difference – he says that nobody was present at Barca's departure save for Batiatus and himself. Oenomaus confronts him about this discrepancy, but without any concrete evidence settles for threatening to “have words” if he catches Ashur in a lie.
In his cell, Spartacus cries while having flashbacks of Sura. He particularly recalls her telling him that the gods have a destiny for him. He says that without her he would have no reason to live, but she tells him that there is always a reason to live. The next morning, Batiatus comes to his cell to ask for his decision. In response, he pulls out the dagger he stole earlier. Batiatus seems [[OhCrap alarmed]] but Spartacus announces his intention to take his wife's advice and follow his destiny wherever it leads. He will fight for Batiatus. His only condition is that he do so alone. While reluctant to risk his best gladiator, Batiatus agrees on the condition that Spartacus put his past behind him and fight as champion of Capua from now on.
In the arena, Spartacus approaches six men, though six men without armor and with inferior weapons, while notable Romans, including Batiatus, Ilithya, and Mercato watch from the box. Following his wife's advice to place his fate in the hands of the gods, Spartacus doesn't put up much of a fight. The criminals beat him up and even give him some pretty nasty blows with a [[DroptheHammer warhammer.]] Surrounded by enemies, he imagines his wife saying that “there is always a reason to live.” This causes him to go absolutely berserk and [[CurbStompBattle slaughter them all in seconds]]. At the end, one wounded criminal is left upon the sand and Spartacus imagines this man to have his face – or rather, the face of the Thracian warrior he was at the beginning of the series. The past six episodes flash before his eyes as he slashes the man's throat. Having abandoned his former identity, he turns to the crowd of cheering Romans and screams “I AM SPARTACUS!”
As Sura died last episode, it's pretty clear that this is a flashback and, sure enough, we move to her funeral pyre. The other gladiators (aside from Ashur, [[PassthePopcorn who takes the opportunity to enjoy a tasty snack]]) watch respectfully as her body is immolated. Gnaeus is seen eyeing Pietros.
In the bathhouse, Batiatus comforts Spartacus. He (truthfully) says that Sura's death was his fault, that he should have kept better watch over the wagon transporting her. Spartacus reassures him that he blames the men who attacked the wagon and Glaber, who enslaved her in the first place. Batiatus tells him that moving forward, “[[{{Foreshadowing}} we will etch the name Spartacus into the pillars of history]]” to which Spartacus replies that “Spartacus” is not his real name. “It is now,” says Batiatus, who has big plans for the now-broken Thracian.
Batiatus, moving up to his study, hands gold to his henchman Aulus, who questions why he was ordered to kill Sura after spending almost a year searching for her. Lucretia has a similar question, wondering [[StatingtheSimpleSolution why Batiatus didn't just report Sura's death]] instead of going through this elaborate charade. Batiatus says that Spartacus would [[NeverFoundtheBody never have fully accepted the death of his wife]] unless he saw it himself. Now, with no outside attachments to distract him, he will become the greatest of gladiators – and Batiatus will reap the benefits of owning such a fine fighter. Indeed, Batiatus can even imagine himself (somehow) [[AmbitionIsEvil ascending to the Senate itself]].
Crixus lies on his infirmary bed and suffers from fever. Oenomaus briefly stops to visit, but since Crixus isn't currently awake, he heads out. As he does, he's accosted by Pietros, who wants to keep Barca's pigeons. The boy miserably mentions that Barca had intended to free him, but that Ashur said the price was too high. Oenomaus looks interested in this bit of information but says nothing about it to Pietros, who heads off to tend the pigeons. He is interrupted by Gnaeus, who stands over him with a predatory leer.
Spartacus takes the opportunity to engage in his familiar habit of brooding, this time while staring at the Thracian dagger he stole earlier and possibly contemplating suicide. Varro reproaches him for having an illicit weapon in his quarters, but [[DespairEventHorizon Spartacus no longer cares about the consequences of such an action]].
Batiatus is in a much better mood than his champion, even though his house is full of workmen doing renovations. He and Lucretia are gleefully congratulating themselves on their rising fortunes when the ''medicus'' and Naevia approach. Crixus has improved.
In the infirmary, Crixus is not only awake but eager to fight again. Batiatus tells him to recover his strength first. When her husband steps out, Lucretia tenderly expresses her sympathy for her lover and, in a gesture more welcome than she suspects, promises to have Naevia tend to Crixus's needs.
Spartacus's brooding spot shifts back to the cliff edge. He's not the only one with problems; Pietros now has a bruise on his face, probably from Gnaeus. Oenomaus announces a sparring session and pairs himself with Spartacus. He uses this as an excuse to confront Spartacus over his interrupted escape plan, telling Spartacus to [[GoThroughMe kill him first]] [[DramaticIrony next time]]. Spartacus is now at such a low point that he invites Oenomaus to go ahead and tell Batiatus, even if it means crucifixion.
In the villa, Batiatus greets a tribune by the name of Mercato, who wants to rent Batiatus's men for a mock battle honoring Rome's defeat of a Thracian tribe known as the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maedi Maedi]]. This is especially important to him as his grandfather, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Minucius_Rufus Marcus Minucius Rufus]], fought in the battle. Crixus was meant to play the part, but with him out of action, Spartacus is suggested – for an additional consideration.
Down in the ''ludus,'' Gnaeus takes pleasure in groping Pietros. Spartacus tries to separate them and Varro expresses contempt toward Gnaeus, but Spartacus blames Barca for abandoning the boy. And speaking of Barca's mysterious disappearance, Ashur comes sidling up, having delivered something. What could it be? Varro reveals that he sent a message to his wife Aurelia, and that she came up to the ''ludus'' to see him in person. In fact, she even brought their young son.
And yet somehow Aurelia doesn't seem to be enjoying this meeting as much as her husband. After scolding Varro about his running up debts and leaving the family, she announces that she's pregnant. As Varro has been here for over nine months, this comes as something of a surprise. Aurelia hastens to add that she was [[ChildByRape forcibly impregnated]], but Varro doesn't buy it and pushes her away.
Batiatus summons Spartacus and pitches Mercato's idea. He will dress in the armor of Marcus Minucius Rufus with four other gladiators also dressed as Roman legionaries, and they will execute six condemned prisoners dressed as Thracians. Obviously this is offensive to a Thracian whose forefathers fought Minucius Rufus and who was himself enslaved by Romans, but Batiatus explains that this is not actually a debate and that Spartacus is going to do what he's told. Softening the blow, Batiatus speaks of the “great and wonderful things” for which Spartacus is destined. He must put his past behind him and look towards the future.
In the infirmary, Naevia is tending Crixus. Just as she moves to kiss him, [[MomentKiller Oenomaus enters.]] Crixus questions why none of the other gladiators have visited him, not even Barca. When told of Barca's departure, Crixus is surprised to find that his old
In the bathhouse, Varro can't believe Spartacus would turn down Batiatus's command. He adds that the men Spartacus is set to slaughter might be rapists, which seems to especially incense him. To aspire to anything outside the ''ludus'', he tells Spartacus, is foolish. Meanwhile Pietros is looking more battered, and is bitter at being abandoned by his lover.
Upstairs in the villa, Lucretia meets with Ilithya, who congratulates her on the House of Batiatus's increased prosperity. Lucretia tries to bring up the matter of patronage, but Ilithya seizes on her former remark about “another man.” When Lucretia says that this man is not important (earning her a dirty look from Naevia) Ilithya surmises that he must be a slave and further deduces that Lucretia would want an ''impressive'' slave as her paramour. She then turns the subject to Crixus. Lucretia looks taken aback and says “Crixus?” as if she has no idea who the man is, but when Ilithya asks about his health she assures her friend that the Gaul will live. Ilithya seems far too pleased for Lucretia's liking, and she even makes a few suggestive remarks about the thrusting of Crixus's mighty sword.
In the ''ludus'', Spartacus and Varro's discussion of Varro's bad luck gambling is interrupted by a feral flock of pigeons. Checking on Pietros, they find him hanging from the ceiling of his cell. Spartacus is infuriated and promptly [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown lays into Gnaeus]] until stopped by Oenomaus. As Spartacus walks off in disgust, [[PostRapeTaunt Gnaeus gloats about raping the boy,]] getting himself [[DestinationDefenestration hurled off the edge of the cliff.]]
As might be expected, Batiatus is not pleased. He chains Spartacus in a cell and berates him, even striking the man in the face, for being so foolish as to kill a skilled gladiator over a relatively [[WhatMeasureIsAMook cheap and worthless boy]]. He gives Spartacus an ultimatum: fight as a Roman or die as a Thracian.
In the infirmary, Naevia takes a moment to mourn for Pietros before Spartacus enters. Crixus teases him about fighting Gnaeus, until Spartacus reveals that Gnaeus is dead. Crixus is angered; all gladiators are brothers, he says, and if they are to kill one another it should be done honorably in the arena. He finishes by saying that he should've killed Spartacus when they faced off earlier. [[DeathSeeker Spartacus does not disagree.]]
Naevia tends to Pietros's pigeons. Oenomaus compliments her on her kind heart, and once again comments on how unusual it is that Barca would leave Pietros behind. He also asks about Ashur's involvement and presses the girl for
Oenomaus does not press Naevia further, but goes to the bathhouse and orders everyone out except Ashur, whom he questions about the night of Barca's liberation. Ashur repeats the same story as Naevia, but with one difference – he says that nobody was present at Barca's departure save for Batiatus and himself. Oenomaus confronts him about this discrepancy, but without any concrete evidence settles for threatening to “have words” if he catches Ashur in a lie.
In his cell, Spartacus cries while having flashbacks of Sura. He particularly recalls her telling him that the gods have a destiny for him. He says that without her he would have no reason to live, but she tells him that there is always a reason to live. The next morning, Batiatus comes to his cell to ask for his decision. In response, he pulls out the dagger he stole earlier. Batiatus seems [[OhCrap alarmed]] but Spartacus announces his intention to take his wife's advice and follow his destiny wherever it leads. He will fight for Batiatus. His only condition is that he do so alone. While reluctant to risk his best gladiator, Batiatus agrees on the condition that Spartacus put his past behind him and fight as champion of Capua from now on.
In the arena, Spartacus approaches six men, though six men without armor and with inferior weapons, while notable Romans, including Batiatus, Ilithya, and Mercato watch from the box. Following his wife's advice to place his fate in the hands of the gods, Spartacus doesn't put up much of a fight. The criminals beat him up and even give him some pretty nasty blows with a [[DroptheHammer warhammer.]] Surrounded by enemies, he imagines his wife saying that “there is always a reason to live.” This causes him to go absolutely berserk and [[CurbStompBattle slaughter them all in seconds]]. At the end, one wounded criminal is left upon the sand and Spartacus imagines this man to have his face – or rather, the face of the Thracian warrior he was at the beginning of the series. The past six episodes flash before his eyes as he slashes the man's throat. Having abandoned his former identity, he turns to the crowd of cheering Romans and screams “I AM SPARTACUS!”
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*ArmorIsUseless: Averted for once; Spartacus takes a number of hits to the midsection, including major blunt-force trauma, but suffers no lasting damage.
*CondemnedContestant: The fight between Spartacus and the fake Thracians is supposed to be an execution, and his opponents are played by condemned criminals.
*DepravedHomosexual: With Barca gone, Gnaeus takes advantage of Pietros's lack of protection to rape him.
*EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Lucretia seems genuinely concerned for Crixus.
*GoodPeopleHaveGoodSex: Spartacus and Sura are both shown thoroughly enjoying their time together.
*HonorBeforeReason: Varro became a gladiator rather than walk out on his debts.
*MythologyGag: [[IAmSpartacus I AM SPARTACUS!!!]]
*NeverFoundtheBody: Batiatus had Sura brought in to avert this exact trope.
*PassthePopcorn: Ashur is seen enjoying a snack during Sura's funeral.
*TheUnreveal: Spartacus is about to tell Sura his real name, but she says she already knows it.
!!Tropes:
*ArmorIsUseless: Averted for once; Spartacus takes a number of hits to the midsection, including major blunt-force trauma, but suffers no lasting damage.
*CondemnedContestant: The fight between Spartacus and the fake Thracians is supposed to be an execution, and his opponents are played by condemned criminals.
*DepravedHomosexual: With Barca gone, Gnaeus takes advantage of Pietros's lack of protection to rape him.
*EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Lucretia seems genuinely concerned for Crixus.
*GoodPeopleHaveGoodSex: Spartacus and Sura are both shown thoroughly enjoying their time together.
*HonorBeforeReason: Varro became a gladiator rather than walk out on his debts.
*MythologyGag: [[IAmSpartacus I AM SPARTACUS!!!]]
*NeverFoundtheBody: Batiatus had Sura brought in to avert this exact trope.
*PassthePopcorn: Ashur is seen enjoying a snack during Sura's funeral.
*TheUnreveal: Spartacus is about to tell Sura his real name, but she says she already knows it.
