I mean, he won those battles. He loses this one.
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Spartacus: War of the Damned - the conclusion of a legendary journey - Fri on Starz
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Miles Quaritch
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Him smacking down the Egyptian will little trouble was supposed to highlight how skilled he's become as a fighter. Let's not forget that he was already a formidable fighter before he was taken captive and we've never really seen him go all out since becoming a skilled gladiator, so I liked that they used the Egyptian as a 'mark' to show how fierce and skilled a fighter he's become.
I have a feeling it's going to be Agron... at least I hope so lol, rather him than Gannicus.
Cornballer
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Well, Crixus is back in the bro-fold. Naevia trying to apologize was a step up too.
Its going to be annoying if nothing bad happens to Caesar or Crassus. Of all the characters on the show, if its these two that walk in at the end and come away unscathed, it'll be a bit annoying. So far both have been presented as a bit too flawless. And having yet another Crassus-Kore boning scene was a waste of screen time.
Tiberius is interesting, if not sympathetic now. I can root for him wanting to take Crassus down a few pegs, but maybe not like that. If nothing else he certainly fits in with the rest of the show, unlike the other Romans.
Its going to be annoying if nothing bad happens to Caesar or Crassus. Of all the characters on the show, if its these two that walk in at the end and come away unscathed, it'll be a bit annoying. So far both have been presented as a bit too flawless. And having yet another Crassus-Kore boning scene was a waste of screen time.
Tiberius is interesting, if not sympathetic now. I can root for him wanting to take Crassus down a few pegs, but maybe not like that. If nothing else he certainly fits in with the rest of the show, unlike the other Romans.
RatskyWatsky
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The last 15 minutes or so was some of the most blood pumping shit the show has ever done. Best fight scene since season 1. Everyone was at the top of their game; it was almost like ballet. Blood Ballet. omggggg And no good guy died! What!
Saxa screaming/growling "Roomaaaansssss!!!" and then twirling around and stabbing guys 1000 miles a minute was Amahzzzzzing. I fucking love her. She's like a crazy wildcat or something. Agron was also really cool tonight, especially when he jumped onto the rope and rode it down just in time to fight Caesar. *swoon*
Crixus is Spartacus' brother again (need a gif of their epic arm clasp asap) and Naevia even apologized to Gannicus! There's hope for them yet!
I can't believe Tiberius raped his father's slave/lady friend! (I mean, it makes sense, given his wrecked state, but you know what I mean) Damn, they've taken him into some dark territory. I wonder how Crassus will react?
I can't help but admire Caesar, despite him being the villain. Dodging attacks left and right (and up and down) while tossing jars of pitch onto the gate and then lighting it on fire. And that ending! OMG :O Is it next week yet?
That was an awesome episode.
Saxa screaming/growling "Roomaaaansssss!!!" and then twirling around and stabbing guys 1000 miles a minute was Amahzzzzzing. I fucking love her. She's like a crazy wildcat or something. Agron was also really cool tonight, especially when he jumped onto the rope and rode it down just in time to fight Caesar. *swoon*
Crixus is Spartacus' brother again (need a gif of their epic arm clasp asap) and Naevia even apologized to Gannicus! There's hope for them yet!
I can't believe Tiberius raped his father's slave/lady friend! (I mean, it makes sense, given his wrecked state, but you know what I mean) Damn, they've taken him into some dark territory. I wonder how Crassus will react?
I can't help but admire Caesar, despite him being the villain. Dodging attacks left and right (and up and down) while tossing jars of pitch onto the gate and then lighting it on fire. And that ending! OMG :O Is it next week yet?
That was an awesome episode.
George Claw M.D.
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These last couple of episodes have finally picked up the season for me. It's been rather blah until now. Liked Caesar since his first appearance, and continue to like him. Though, I was expecting him to be much more skilled as a fighter than they portrayed him in the final scene. I was expecting an epic fight with Gannicus the way they set that up a couple episodes ago. But dude couldn't even handle Agron, who never came across as one of the elite Gladiators.
Things happened a little too quickly at the end for me. The ambush at the shore occurred seemingly out of nowhere, like an entire portion of the episode was accidentally deleted. And Caesar must have teleportation powers, because one moment he's killing Nemetes and his lackeys in the city. The next moment, he's jumping out of the shadows and stabbing Spartacus in the shoulder(which was such a disappointingly amateurish attempt at assassination, after the badass character Caesar was thus far built-up to be). Then, he's all of a sudden back in the city, fighting Agron and crew. It just seemed like they wanted all of that to happen within one episode, and forcefully squeezed it into the allotted time.
It's kind of crazy we're only halfway through the season, and it looks like Spartacus is already facing certain doom. The city was breached and there's a Roman armada approaching the shore. How the hell are they going to hold out for 5 more episodes, without resorting to Dragon Ball Z stalling?
Also, I've finally come to accept and like Liam as Spartacus this season. I didn't like him at all, all of last season. Not sure what it is in particular, but he's been really likeable this season.
Definitely more excited in the rest of the season than I was after the first few episodes, but I still have my doubts that it can exceed Season 1 and Gods of the Arena for me. Batiatus was just too damn good.
Things happened a little too quickly at the end for me. The ambush at the shore occurred seemingly out of nowhere, like an entire portion of the episode was accidentally deleted. And Caesar must have teleportation powers, because one moment he's killing Nemetes and his lackeys in the city. The next moment, he's jumping out of the shadows and stabbing Spartacus in the shoulder(which was such a disappointingly amateurish attempt at assassination, after the badass character Caesar was thus far built-up to be). Then, he's all of a sudden back in the city, fighting Agron and crew. It just seemed like they wanted all of that to happen within one episode, and forcefully squeezed it into the allotted time.
It's kind of crazy we're only halfway through the season, and it looks like Spartacus is already facing certain doom. The city was breached and there's a Roman armada approaching the shore. How the hell are they going to hold out for 5 more episodes, without resorting to Dragon Ball Z stalling?
Also, I've finally come to accept and like Liam as Spartacus this season. I didn't like him at all, all of last season. Not sure what it is in particular, but he's been really likeable this season.
Definitely more excited in the rest of the season than I was after the first few episodes, but I still have my doubts that it can exceed Season 1 and Gods of the Arena for me. Batiatus was just too damn good.
Its a little jarring tbh. I get that they are fighting gladiators but come on... they had a vast number advantage and only killed like one dude.
I'm in love with Saxa, we need a gif of the bit were she stabs the Roman super fast, it was glorious.
Nope, this plan is actually one of two possible reasons given for Crixus' deflection in the actual war. Awesome that they chose this route.
Miles Quaritch
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A magnificent episode. The last twenty were simply majestic. The brutality of it all, the slow motion capturing the most signifcant of blows, blood splattering everywhere (a nice reference to the start of the episode), Spartacus outclassed by Crassus, Tiberius's actions, it was just magnificent.
One complaint though, she yet lives. Rather annoying, hope to see that corrected soon.
One complaint though, she yet lives. Rather annoying, hope to see that corrected soon.
Amazing episode. They're running out of secondary characters to kill though, we shall see a lot of big deaths in the next episodes I suppose. I actually expected Agron's death at the end of this ep, I guess he still lives. For now.
I can't believe there are only 5 episodes left. The spin-off has to happen.
I can't believe there are only 5 episodes left. The spin-off has to happen.
Notsaxanotsaxanotsaxa
but yeah, lots of death on the way as can be expected from this show
I expect Agron's boyfriend (can't recall the name) to get killed before him though.If they kill Saxa or Gannicus I'm gonna flip my shit. I don't give a fuck whatever happens to the other rebel scum but these two I want to see ride off into the sunset towards the land of drunken threesomes.
Miles Quaritch
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Slave girl kills Saxa, offers herself to Gannicus, he has his way with her, stumbles out of bed drunk, heads towards the door but not before grabbing a jug of wine and walks off into the sunset singing 'my cock rages on'.
Yeah, I was surprised when Agron lived at the end. Expected him to die the moment they had him fight Caesar.
This episode reminded me of last years burning down the arena episode, it was the highlight of the season so far. Really kept me at the edge of my seat wondering what was gonna happen next. Caesar is a boss and I like how they brought Crixus back into the fold. That was well done
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Grimm Fandango
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Great episode. This killed me:
Yeah gave me goosebumps.
RatskyWatsky
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Really? I thought they portrayed Caesar as a little too skilled a fighter. He was fighting Agron and the bearded German guy at the same time and was only knocked down at the very end.
I didn't really like him in season 2, but I'm liking him a lot this season. He's really come into his own.
This killed me:
Oh hell yes!
YASSSSSSSSSSS
I THOUGHT ANOTHER GAY WAS GONNA DIE LIKE EVERY OTHER SHOW EVER BUT AGRON HAS STAYED ALIVE SINCE SEASON 1.
#Crie
Hopefully Agron is there till the end. I can't with all gay characters dying.
Also OMG I though Tiberius was gay? When he smashed the slave chick lawd have mercy.
WHY DIDNT THAT CUNT NAEVIA JUST DIE? -_____-
I THOUGHT ANOTHER GAY WAS GONNA DIE LIKE EVERY OTHER SHOW EVER BUT AGRON HAS STAYED ALIVE SINCE SEASON 1.
#Crie
Hopefully Agron is there till the end. I can't with all gay characters dying.
Also OMG I though Tiberius was gay? When he smashed the slave chick lawd have mercy.
WHY DIDNT THAT CUNT NAEVIA JUST DIE? -_____-
She was actually tolerable for the first time since the recast in this episode. Also Crassus his slave/mistress is incredibly cute. Too bad she has a missing tooth.
Ok this is true she was bearable. Also... Where @_____@ I never saw a missing tooth
You were staring at something else, weren't you.
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