There may be more violent shows on cable than Starz's Spartacus: Blood and Sand, but I certainly haven't seen them. The film 300 had its share of graphic blood and gore, but Spartacus: Blood and Sand makes it seem G-rated by comparison. Friday's season finale at 9 p.m. is being billed as the ultimate slice-and-dice fest, and it bears the title "Kill Them All." It's also reportedly going to be a turning point in terms of the show's content, according to TV Guide.
The second year is titled Spartacus: Vengeance and will focus more on the political fallout that results from the gradual buildup of the slave army challenging the Roman empire. Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) will sharpen his diplomatic skills and concentrate as much on strengthening his resources as he does in the first season's climatic episode on eliminating almost all his foes at the gladiator school. Meanwhile, look for perhaps the highest body count on any episodic show this season.
http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2010/04/14/flipping-channels-ugly-betty-gets-ugly-send-off-spartacus-kills
Gio Apr 15, 2010 10:03 am