Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

Ended2011United States1 season · 6 episodes

Before Spartacus arrives, the house of Batiatus is already pursuing influence in a competitive world of gladiators, patrons and dangerous social…Read more +Read less −

Before Spartacus arrives, the house of Batiatus is already pursuing influence in a competitive world of gladiators, patrons and dangerous social obligations. Success in the arena may bring status, but the people seeking it depend on alliances that can change without warning. Lucretia is trying to secure her place beside her husband when her old friend Gaia reenters her life. Their intimate connection brings pleasure, shared history and the promise of access to a more powerful circle. The six-part prequel gives that relationship substantial space within its story of ambition and compromise. Its Roman setting is presented through heightened drama, with personal loyalties continually tested by the pursuit of advancement.

Supporting sapphic storylineDrama Action History

Sapphic characters & cast

Lucy Lawless

as Lucretia

Main sapphic character

1968-03-29Aries

Jaime Murray

as Gaia

Supporting sapphic character

BEHIND THE SCENES

Details & credits

Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: 2011-01-21
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6

Image credits

Poster: TVmaze series catalogue · Source
Lucy Lawless: TVmaze performer catalogue · Source
Jaime Murray: TVmaze performer catalogue · Source

Sources & editorial notes (4)

Last researched 2026-10-30. Editorially approved.

year: Series identity, release and cast catalogue — TVmaze
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description: Series identity, release and cast catalogue — TVmaze
watch links: STARZ — US subscription; prequel packaged as Spartacus season 2; playback untested
season count: Series identity, release and cast catalogue — TVmaze
western cast: Series identity, release and cast catalogue — TVmaze
episode count: Series identity, release and cast catalogue — TVmaze
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classification note: Sourced sapphic storyline / cast evidence
representation type: Sourced sapphic storyline / cast evidence