Spartacus

After a Thracian warrior enlisted by the Romans to fight commits an act of rebellious violence, he is forced to do battle in the gladiatorial arena.

Enslaved in gladiatorial school, the newly christened Spartacus buries his desire for revenge when his new master vows to reunite him with his wife.

Although he has proved himself in training, Spartacus's coarse attitude and relentless quest to see his wife isolate him from his fellow gladiators.

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the pits. Batiatus may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

Batiatus challenges Spartacus and Crixus to overcome their mutual hostility and fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

Flush with Spartacus's victory in the arena, Batiatus informs the gladiator that he will now fulfill his deepest wish to be reunited with his wife.

Overcome by his wife's death and the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: assume the mantle of a champion gladiator, or die.

Batiatus buys more slaves to be trained as gladiators and ponders the idea of selling Crixus. Ilithyia coaxes a new recruit to try to kill Spartacus.

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Spartacus and Crixus are set up to fight in an exhibition match for Numerius's birthday -- but Crixus is intent on blood.