AUSXIP Spartacus Prequel Episode Guide

AUSXIP SPARTACUS GODS OF THE ARENA
EPISODE GUIDE

(Click here for Spartacus Season 1 Episode Guide)

Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take center stage in this story of the rise of the House of Batiatus and its champions before Spartacus arrives as a captured Thracian slave.

John Hannah returns as Batiatus, owner of the Ludus, along with his wife Lucretia, played by Lucy Lawless. Other returning actors include Peter Mensah (Doctore), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Antonio Te Maioha (Barca), Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naevia) - and others. New characters will also be added - most notably the gladiator who was champion of the House of Batiatus before Spartacus or even Crixus - who will help fill in the story about the people and politics in the House of Batiatus and ancient Capua as a whole.

Episode 01		Past Transgressions
		A younger Batiatus finds himself newly in control of his father’s gladiator school. He uses his most skilled fighter to win favor with a cunning nobleman behind the building of the new arena. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 21 January 2011 \| Rating: 1.1 Million (2.8 million)

Episode 02		Missio
		Batiatus conjures up a devious plan and enlists Lucretia, Gaia and a clutch of gladiator recruits to see it through. Oenomaus longs to reclaim the top gladiator rank, but new challenges cross his path. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 28 January 2011 \| Rating:1.1 Million

Episode 03		Paterfamilias
		Just as his fortunes are on the rise, his future clear before him, Batiatus is stunned by the return of his father which puts his attempts to gain rank by exploiting those above his class at risk. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 04 February 2011 \| Rating: 2.64 Million

Episode 04		Behind The Mask
		The House of Batiatus is caught in the power struggle between the younger and elder Batiatus. Lucretia reluctantly agrees to her husband’s risky plan. Gannicus finds himself on unstable ground. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 11 February 2011 \| Rating:1.112

Episode 05		Reckoning
		Batiatus’ father announces a tournament to determine the worth of the men that make up his stable of gladiators. Crixus, dedicated to proving himself, is drawn into the power play within the house. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 18 February 2011 \| Rating:1.38 Million

Episode 06		The Bitter End
		Batiatus seeks vengeance for all that has befallen him and retains his gladiators and Solonius in the cause. The opening of the new arena arrives, promising a spectacle of combat and blood. Credits \| Official Page \| Episode Stills \| Episode Promos Airdate: 25 February 2011 \| Rating: 1.72 Million