“Thrilling” and “dynamic” historical drama spinoff lands perfect score

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The new Spartacus series, House of Ashur, has launched to rave reviews, earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Coming 12 years after the original show ended, this STARZ series explores a different fate for one of its main characters.

The new series follows Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) after he unexpectedly survives and defeats Spartacus. As a reward, the Roman Empire grants him a gladiator school, and the show details his journey to becoming a powerful Dominus among the Roman fighters.

Featuring Lucy Lawless, known from Xena: Warrior Princess, and Graham McTavish of The Witcher, House of Ashur has been well-received by critics, currently holding a 100% rating based on 5 reviews.

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Variety praised the show as both thrilling and dynamic, noting that it’s a classic story of wealth and poverty in ancient Rome. They highlighted creator Steven S. DeKnight’s world as captivating and emphasized that power is central to the narrative.

RogerEbert.com praised the series, saying it’s just as good as the original. They highlighted that it’s a rare spin-off that both respects what came before and, in some ways, even surpasses it – a welcome surprise when many prequels and reboots lack originality.

According to Collider, the new series Spartacus: House of Ashur successfully brings back the qualities that fans loved about the original, demonstrating that the show remains strong even after a 12-year break.

The Pittsburgh Tribune praised the show’s compelling character development, stating it really takes off a few episodes into the season. They highlighted that this strong character work is what elevates Spartacus beyond its often over-the-top violence and action.

The show Spartacus: House of Ashur was first revealed in 2023, and the creator, DeKnight, hinted they were developing a fresh and different direction for the story.

He said he was thrilled to be back working on Spartacus and appreciated the amazing creative freedom Starz and Lionsgate gave him.

The new series, Spartacus: House of Ashur, will be available to stream in the UK on MGM+ starting Saturday, December 6th, and in the US on STARZ beginning Friday, December 5th.

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2025-12-04 00:50