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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 1 – Enemies of Rome
Hail, Spartacus, premium cable welcomes your return. And welcome back to the Page of Reviews, TV Mondays. So here’s how we are going to do it this year: more focus on critical discussion and less on...
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TV Review-Recap: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 2 – Wolves at the Gate
War of the Damned takes a few more steps in the deep footprints of HBO’s Rome. Meanwhile, Liam McIntyre casts aside all doubts about his ability to make Spartacus his own character. Spoilers ahead....
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 4 – Decimation
Crassus attempts to save face in the aftermath of his son’s defeat at Sinuessa’s gates. Within the city, the powder keg that is the slave army explodes. Spoilers Ahead Episode Overview Where the...
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 5 – Blood Brothers
Surrounded on land and at sea by Crassus’ forces, this week’s Spartacus crams two episodes worth of content into a single outing. The results of this decision are interesting if somewhat problematic....
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 6 – Spoils of War
Spartacus’ forced retreat from Sinuessa allows the episode to focus almost exclusively on Roman intrigue. *Spoilers Ahead* Episode Overview Crassus’ legions occupy the city, leaving Gannicus and Sibyl...
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned – Episode 7 Mors Indecepta
Where Spartacus’ retreat from Sinuessa could have stagnated the plot, Mors Indecepta presents game changers which might just allow Spartacus to defy his destiny. *Spoilers Ahead* Episode Overview With...
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned – Episode 8 Separate Paths
Spartacus and Crixus part ways not with a mug to the face, but through the bonds of brotherhood. Crassus, blinded by Kore’s betrayal, must choose between protecting Rome or chasing Spartacus north...
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 9 – The Dead and the Dying
It’s never good to impose too much upon one’s brain the day after returning from a sci-fi convention. In that spirit, I do so hope my readers will forgive me if I diverge from the usual pattern for...
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TV Review: Spartacus War of the Damned Episode 10 – Victory
Bloodied but not beaten As the title card flashed the single word “Victory” on screen, I immediately asked myself, “Victory for whom?” Who could possibly call himself a winner in this version of...
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