Spartacus: House of Ashur
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a world where he survived the events of Spartacus, Ashur clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. Allying with a fierce gladiatrix, Ashur ignites a new kind of spectacle that offends the elite.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Steven S. DeKnight
- Nick E. TarabayAshur
- Graham McTavishKorris
- Tenika DavisAchillia
- Jamaica VaughanHilara
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