Spartacus Season 1 Episode 2
Spartacus
Season 1

Ep 2. Sacramentum Gladiatorum

  • TVMA
  • January 22, 2010
  • 15 min
  • 7.9  (3,740)

Spartacus, a warrior from Thrace, is now a gladiator in the household of the Roman senator Batiatus. In the previous episode, he defeated the veteran gladiator Crixus in a fight arranged by Batiatus, but only to gain the attention of the crowd. Meanwhile, Spartacus' wife Sura is sold into slavery to a Syrian trader, and Spartacus vows to find her.

In "Sacramentum Gladiatorum," we see Spartacus adjusting to his new life as a gladiator. He trains with other gladiators in the ludus, a school for gladiatorial combat. Crixus, who is still bitter about his defeat by Spartacus, challenges him to a rematch. Meanwhile, Batiatus' wife, Lucretia, tries to persuade her husband to host a party for the local elite, hoping to gain a higher social status.

As Spartacus and Crixus face each other in the arena, they are interrupted by the arrival of a group of gladiators from Rome, led by the formidable Gladiator Trainer Doctore. Doctore is a highly respected figure in the gladiatorial world, and Batiatus hopes to impress him with the skills of his own gladiators. However, Doctore is not easily impressed and puts the gladiators through a grueling training session.

During the training, Spartacus begins to form a bond with Varro, a gladiator who is also a father and husband. Spartacus sees in Varro the same desire for freedom and reunion with his family that he himself feels. Meanwhile, Lucretia's party goes awry, and she and Batiatus are forced to deal with the consequences.

As the gladiators prepare for their next fights, tensions rise in the ludus. Crixus becomes increasingly aggressive towards Spartacus, and Doctore expresses doubts about Spartacus' abilities. Spartacus, however, is determined to prove himself in the arena and continues to train hard. In a surprise twist, Batiatus announces that Spartacus and Crixus will fight together in the next games, as a team.

Overall, "Sacramentum Gladiatorum" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Spartacus. It showcases the physical and psychological challenges of the gladiator life, as well as the complex relationships between the characters. It also hints at the wider political and social issues of the time, such as the role of gladiators in Roman society. Fans of historical dramas, action, and adventure will find plenty to enjoy in this episode.

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  • First Aired
    January 22, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    15 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (3,740)