5 Wild Reasons to Watch New "Spartacus: House of Ashur"
The gladiators return, more ruthless than ever, in Starz's "Spartacus: House of Ashur," premiering December 5 with a two-episode launch that promises the intense, blood-soaked drama fans loved in the original series.
Nick E. Tarabay Returns as Ashur
Nick E. Tarabay reprises his role as Ashur, once thought dead but now risen as “Dominus,” the powerful master of his own gladiator school. This version of Ashur is far from defeated — he has clawed his way back to dominance and now owns the ludus that once enslaved him.
"Ashur survived his apparent death and was rewarded by the Romans for his treachery. Now he rules the gladiator school where he once bled, but commanding merciless fighters proves easier than navigating the savage world of Roman politics where betrayal is currency."
New Powerful Characters
- Graham McTavish joins the cast as Korris, Ashur’s battle-hardened gladiator trainer. Known for “The Witcher” and “House of the Dragon,” he brings a commanding presence that blends physical strength with tactical genius.
- Tenika Davis stars as Achillia, a fierce gladiatrix determined to prove herself in a male-dominated world.
A Gritty Reimagining
This new chapter offers a fresh take on the "Spartacus" universe, exploring Ashur's rise from the ashes and the brutal realities of power, betrayal, and survival within Roman politics and gladiator combat.
Fans of the original series will find familiar intensity combined with new, dynamic storylines and characters that expand the brutal world of the gladiators.
Author's summary: The new "Spartacus: House of Ashur" revives the iconic bloodshed and drama with Ashur’s ruthless rise to power, intense gladiator battles, and fierce new characters challenging the brutal world of Roman politics.