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Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Revival Draws Strong Early Reviews and Viewer Buzz

The alt‑timeline focus on Ashur showcases the franchise’s signature excesses, signaling more to come.

Overview

  • The two-episode premiere is available now with a 10-part season releasing weekly, with Starz listing new episodes on Fridays and coverage noting regional differences including Prime Video and MGM+.
  • Hello! reports a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from the first ten critic reviews, as outlets such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter offered upbeat early notices.
  • Social posts and entertainment coverage describe intense reactions to a notably graphic moment in episode two without revealing plot specifics.
  • Creator Steven S. DeKnight returned to oversee the reboot and has a second season already written, according to reporting cited in recent articles.
  • Nick E. Tarabay reprises Ashur alongside Graham McTavish and Tenika Davis, as the story reframes the Capuan gladiator school’s power dynamics.