Spartacus: Blood and Sand [Archive]

Jura

01-12-2010, 05:38 PM

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-13-2010, 01:50 PM

So I decided to give it a chance. The first 5-6 episodes were meh for me but enough to keep my interest. Almost seems like a gladiator movie parody... but a lot of titties and vag and a lot of blood, so I figured why the hell not?

Anyways, I just caught a pre screen of episode 9, and the show in the past few eps has finally gotten its legs. People seem more comfortable in their rolls and it's less fucking stupid as it was. Maybe I'm just getting used to the uber cheese dialogue and the poor acting, or maybe the acting is finally better, but I can actually say I am beginning to fully enjoy the show.

Thoughts?

thedamndest

03-13-2010, 02:01 PM

I have never seen it but I read that the guy who plays Spartacus was just diagnosed with cancer.

Downunder

03-13-2010, 02:50 PM

I don't think they said fuck and cock that much in ancient Rome

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-13-2010, 05:31 PM

I don't think they said fuck and cock that much in ancient Rome

yeah seriously lol.

Downunder

03-13-2010, 05:35 PM

I like it, but I think it does things to shock just for the sake of it.

It's like a cross between Deadwood, Rome and 300.

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-13-2010, 08:29 PM

I like it, but I think it does things to shock just for the sake of it.

It's like a cross between Deadwood, Rome and 300.

I agree... it's like... I don't want to like it because of how dumb it can be... but still I like it. The dialogue is really fucking stupid sometimes, Krixes is the worst actor ever, thank god Barka is dead too, cuz he sucks as well as an actor.

John Hannah pretty much carries the whole thing.

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-13-2010, 08:31 PM

He's always just randomly fucking slaves in front of Lucy Lawless.

Smokey

03-13-2010, 08:52 PM

yo show the tittys

Sixx

03-14-2010, 02:45 PM

I hope this black guy that played the messenger in 300 gets sandal-kicked again.

Requiem

03-14-2010, 02:59 PM

Pretty entertaining show. They are definitely getting comfortable in their roles now.

Spartacus and Crixus' battle for dominance was pretty great/satisfying this last episode.

Looking forward to seeing how Crixus and Spartacus make ammends and how Crixus becomes a leader/general with Spartacus after the escape.

LoDownM

03-14-2010, 03:35 PM

Been watching this on Mondays while my laundry is going, loving it. The blood is wayyyyyyy over the top.

Jura

03-15-2010, 02:30 AM

This is way better than the other Spartacus thread.

Downunder

03-15-2010, 08:11 AM

John Hannah pretty much carries the whole thing.

Shit yeah, he is bloody great - but like you said it's a shame some of the other cast members can't act

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-15-2010, 10:31 AM

This is way better than the other Spartacus thread.

I thought there was only one in the casual forum and it wasn't even about Spartacus it was about Lucy Lawless.

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-15-2010, 10:52 AM

But if there is another, pardon my carelessness.

Jura

03-15-2010, 11:15 AM

Nah there was another thread 2 months ago in the movie forum started by some loser poster that had 0 replies.

Requiem

03-15-2010, 01:58 PM

The Drama in this show has nothing on HBO's Rome series, but it is still very entertaining. Just saw a pre-screen of Episode 9, and it was pretty awesome.

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-15-2010, 04:51 PM

The Drama in this show has nothing on HBO's Rome series, but it is still very entertaining. Just saw a pre-screen of Episode 9, and it was pretty awesome.

Yeah I've seen that one. It's gooooooooooooooood. I haven't seen Rome but I'd imagine the acting/drama is much better. LOL blood and sand just has that certain something that keeps me hooked.

Requiem

03-15-2010, 08:00 PM

If you like Spartacus, then I HIGHLY recommend you watch Rome. There are only 2 seasons, as it was one of HBO's most expensive series to make, but it is well worth it. One of my favorite shows ever.

There isn't as much violence, but I feel it is on the whole a better show. Lucy Lawless is alright as a 'bitch', I guess... but Polly Walker made me believe she was an absolute cunt of a human being. The acting really makes Rome, IMO.

Fignuts

03-15-2010, 08:15 PM

Yeah Rome is far superior. Second season wasn't as good though.

Gonzo

03-16-2010, 01:03 AM

Tried this a few times, couldn't stand it. Terrible dialogue, as was mentioned, and some of the actors are also terrible.

Jura

03-16-2010, 03:55 AM

wow this is embarrassing. Now GDN will think I'm stealing his thunder.

Fignuts

03-16-2010, 06:13 AM

Damn, gotta say though. want to bury my face in that one blonde chick's titties.

El Vaquero de Infierno

03-16-2010, 07:42 AM

Had to love Rome for its female full frontal nudity. Bless them.

Ol Dirty Dastard

03-28-2010, 06:10 PM

Sick episode this week.

LoDownM

03-28-2010, 06:12 PM

Had to love Rome for its female full frontal nudity. Bless them.

Requiem

03-28-2010, 09:36 PM

Crazy ep this week. Wow.

There is no way Crixus is going to be on-board with them making Spartacus kill his best friend like that. He has way too much honor and respect for his 'brothers' than to be ok with that, even if he does hate Spartacus.

Fignuts

04-23-2010, 03:59 AM

Just watched the season finale.

Gotta say I loved this series. I might even like it better than Rome. It's definitely better than the second season.

When it first started, I was mildly interested, but it kept getting better and better, and by the season finale, I was totally hooked.

Finale itself was awesome. Excellent payoff.

Fignuts

04-23-2010, 04:04 AM

Gonna say

Rome Season 1 > Spartacus > Rome Season 2

Downunder

04-23-2010, 04:58 AM

Na, both seasons of Rome > Spartacus.

But apparently the lead actor his cancer or something and there is no news on a second season.

They are talking a prequel, fuck that, I wanna see the slave army chop Romans to pieces.

Requiem

04-23-2010, 01:43 PM

Yeah, finale was awesome.

But both seasons of Rome were incredible. Still couldn't consider this show better than that. The finale brought everything together though and was awesome. I really hope there is a second season. We just found out who the third leader was, and I wanna see them take down Glabius (the prick who put him in there).

In History, he was one of the first that came after them, and he lost bigtime.

Ol Dirty Dastard

04-24-2010, 09:56 AM

Loved the finale. Blood and guts for serious.

Jura

01-29-2011, 09:15 PM

This is the new Spartacus.

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Downunder

01-30-2011, 12:52 AM

The first episode of the Prequel was pretty bloody good as well.

Downunder

01-30-2011, 12:53 AM

Fignuts

01-30-2011, 01:47 AM

ugh prequel? Is it just an episode or the whole season?

Requiem

01-30-2011, 02:02 AM

Whole season. Only like 6 episodes I think.

First 2 have been good, IMO.

Jura

01-30-2011, 09:57 AM

I think it's set 5 years prior to Spartacus' arrival. It shows a time when Ashur and Crixus was bought and recruited and Oenemeus the trainer was only just a gladiator. The champion is Gannicus and he seems to be a cross between Colin Farrel and Brad Pitt's Achilles.

Fignuts

01-31-2011, 03:44 AM

AYE, JUPITER'S COCK

Fignuts

01-31-2011, 04:32 AM

Holy shit, just realized the new doctore is Jango fucking Fett.

Jura

01-31-2011, 10:28 AM

Technically the old doctore. Pluto's asshole.

Fignuts

01-31-2011, 10:05 PM

Definitely making "jupiter's cock" a part of my lexicon.

Boondock Saint

02-04-2011, 03:30 PM

Words fall from your mouth like shit from ass

VSG

02-05-2011, 12:33 PM

arse*

Also, great episode last night. I can almost feel for Barca where it not yet for his horrible acting.

VSG

02-19-2011, 03:04 PM

Also, great episode last night.

Once more.

Fignuts

02-19-2011, 03:45 PM

When the rock came back to raw last week and he said "FINALLY" all I could think about was "the gods have removed cock from ass!"

VSG

02-19-2011, 08:03 PM

:rofl:

One of the best prequels on TV, this one. The trailer for the finale is up:

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I gained much respect for Lucretia's character now, she can very well hold her own against Atia of the Rome series. Sorta regretting the death of her and Batiatus now.

Jura

02-19-2011, 09:49 PM

The way Batiatus talks and sounds is getting annoying to me. I hope Gannicus survives and shows up in the 2nd season. I don't know how it's gonna be with the new guy as Spartacus though.

I would like to see Gannicus fight the Crixus from the beginning of Blood and Sand. Gannicus seems the more skillfull and agile fighter, Crixus is the stronger one and determined while Spartacus has that undying will and can take a lot of punishment.

LoDownM

02-19-2011, 09:57 PM

I don't think Gannicus would end up fighting either of them, he'd probably join them in their rebellion.

Jura

02-19-2011, 10:19 PM

I know, it's just something I'd like to see just to know who's the better gladiator.

VSG

02-20-2011, 08:40 AM

I get the feeling Gannicus is probably going to die in the finale.

LoDownM

02-20-2011, 11:18 AM

Yeah same. Unless they are planning on doing a second season of Gods of the Arena or something.

Jura

02-20-2011, 11:52 AM

Well the fact that Gannicus is a commander in the slave revolt Spartacus started he will hopefully survive and appear later in season 2 of Blood and Sand, if the writers want to stand by history.

His name is on the list at the right.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Servile_War

Gonzo

02-20-2011, 12:29 PM

Shit yeah, he is bloody great - but like you said it's a shame some of the other cast members can't act

This.

I started watching the first episode and turned it off because it was so awful.

Requiem

02-20-2011, 12:30 PM

As I've said before, this show doesn't even compare to the production/theater/acting quality of Rome. However, it is incredibly entertaining.

Buzzkill

02-20-2011, 12:32 PM

This is the gayest fucking show I have ever seen but it's still pretty addictive

VSG

02-20-2011, 01:49 PM

As I've said before, this show doesn't even compare to the production/theater/acting quality of Rome. However, it is incredibly entertaining.

Ya I watched Rome after so many here recommended it. Great show and incredible acting :y:

VSG

02-21-2011, 05:17 PM

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/185666_10150146442256147_66533446146_8643970_6889286_n.jpg

Jura

02-21-2011, 06:22 PM

Tyler Reks looks like he should be on this show.

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/images/Superstars/bio/16152830

LoDownM

02-22-2011, 03:00 AM

VSG

02-26-2011, 01:31 PM

Fucking awesome finale.. I had goosebumps throughout the final fight.

Jura

02-26-2011, 01:49 PM

I should have waited until the HD version was done downloading but I went ahead and watched the last 30 mins on SD quality.

I'm glad what I thought about Gannicus came true but it was a good surprise on how it was done.

Something I noticed was that Batiatus and Lucretia were decent at first but the death of Gaia pushed Lucretia to become what she was in B&S and then her actions made Batiatus become like the person he despised (Tullius).

http://buzzpop.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Gannicus-Ablaze-e1294187724289.jpg

Jura

02-26-2011, 02:00 PM

http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/11200000/Lesley-ann-Brandt-aka-Naevia-spartacus-blood-and-sand-11265411-410-594.jpg

Jura

02-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Juracus

VSG

02-26-2011, 03:02 PM

Ya the ending makes me agree with your prediction that Gannicus will be back for B&S.

VSG

02-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Bloody hell, I just realized this is it for Batiatus and Lucretia :'(

Shaggy

02-26-2011, 10:19 PM

Damn... anyone know when they usually post the new episodes on Netflix. I thought the other episodes it was Saturday morning but this one aint up yet. Unless they arent gonna put it...in which case I really need to find a download.

VSG

02-26-2011, 11:03 PM

http://www.moviewatch.in/tv-2708615-Spartacus-Gods-of-the-Arena/season-1-episode-6

The Putlocker link is HD.

Jura

01-24-2012, 09:02 AM

Spartacus: Vengeance officially airs the 27th. I've seen a webrip already. I miss Andy as Spartacus. I think I need a few episodes to settle me in before I mention anything.

LoDownM

04-01-2012, 03:40 PM

Enjoyed this season. The new guy certainly isn't Andy Whitfield, but did a good job replacing him.

Requiem

04-01-2012, 03:45 PM

Dunno, I got bored enough with it that I stopped watching. The new actor lacked the intensity of Andy Whitfield. I don't expect him to emulate the guy, but he just had no screen presence. Crixus and Oenamaus stole any scene they were in. Found the storytelling a bit bland too. Felt really cheap bringing back Lucy Lawless, like they were trying to grasp at something due to losing Andy Whitfield. Not nearly as impacting as the first season or even the offshoot 'Gods of the Arena'.

Shaggy

04-02-2012, 12:40 AM

God the finale was bad ass... After I watched it the first time I was pumped and wanted to start breaking shit lol.

Amazing finale and makes me glad to already see the video that they are working on Season 3 for next year.

VSG

04-02-2012, 01:04 AM

Requeim, you really missed out by stopping watching this. The cast shone nicely as the season progressed and the finale was brilliant.

Just wished they had not done away with Asher and Oenomaus yet :'(

Shaggy

04-02-2012, 01:57 AM

LoDownM

04-02-2012, 02:50 AM