Spartacus: House of Ashur
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"Witness an audacious alternate history where Rome's most cunning schemer survives to run his own gladiatorial school."
Tone: Brutal, Machiavellian, Decadent Historical Drama
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Steven S. DeKnight boldly rewrites franchise history in Spartacus: House of Ashur. Nick E. Tarabay reprises his role as the devious former gladiator, gifted Batiatus's ludus after aiding Roman legions against the rebellion. STARZ delivers its trademark blend of hyper-stylized combat and ruthless political deceit. Concluding as a complete narrative arc, the limited run offers a decadent, blood-soaked return to classic Roman arena intrigue.
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Season: 1
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dominus | |
| E2 | Dec 05, 2025 | Forsaken | |
| E3 | Dec 12, 2025 | Unworthy | |
| E4 | Dec 19, 2025 | Blood and Bone | |
| E5 | Dec 26, 2025 | Goddess of Death | |
| E6 | Jan 02, 2026 | Empty Things | |
| E7 | Jan 09, 2026 | Deepest Wound | |
| E8 | Jan 23, 2026 | Horizons | |
| E9 | Jan 30, 2026 | Those Who Remain | |
| E10 | Feb 06, 2026 | Hail Caesar |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Active Development / Upcoming Series
Spartacus: House of Ashur remains a definitive pillar of television, having concluded its influential run on STARZ. Returning to the blood-soaked arenas of ancient Rome, this bold alternate-history saga reimagines the survival of its most treacherous schemer. Blending visceral combat with unapologetic political intrigue, the series expands Steven S. DeKnight's hyper-stylized universe. Ashur's ascension into ludus ownership revitalizes the sword-and-sandal genre, delivering sensory spectacle, morally ambiguous drama, and ruthless storytelling that cements the legendary franchise's provocative and timeless cultural footprint.
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Technical Details
- Network: STARZ
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2025 - 2026
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
- Rating: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions
Spartacus: House of Ashur is an alternate history spin-off within the Spartacus television franchise created by Steven S. DeKnight. The series explores a what-if scenario where the scheming gladiator Ashur does not die at Mount Vesuvius, but instead aids the Romans in quashing the rebellion and is rewarded with Batiatus's ludus.
STARZ ordered a 10-episode first season for the historical drama series. Production took place in New Zealand, where the original franchise was filmed, with Nick E. Tarabay reprising his title role.
The series serves as an official alternate-history continuation of the original franchise, diverging directly from the events of Spartacus: Vengeance. While tied closely to established lore and characters, it reimagines the timeline rather than continuing as a strict historical canonical sequel.
Nick E. Tarabay returned to star as Ashur, reprising the villainous role he played across the early seasons of the franchise. Steven S. DeKnight also returned as showrunner and executive producer to helm the revival.
Yes, Spartacus: House of Ashur is part of a larger franchise that began with Spartacus: Blood and Sand in 2010. The wider universe also includes the prequel miniseries Spartacus: Gods of the Arena and the direct sequel seasons Vengeance and War of the Damned.
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