Spartacus: War of the Damned

Spartacus discovers the grave responsibilities and costs involved in his new role as a leader of freed slaves. Claudius Glaber's arrival in Capua forces Spartacus to keep his rebellious band intact.

Spartacus and his men liberate a Roman villa; but its slaves are wary. Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal Pits; and Glaber supports Lucretia's prophecies; despite Ilithyia's protests.

Spartacus must navigate a divide that opens up among the gladiators after news of Naevia's fate. Lucretia reveals a long-held secret to gain information; and an attack puts the rebels at risk.

Spartacus leads survivors through the woods; but Crixus gets separated and returns to a place of past suffering. Lucretia pries into Ilithyia's affairs; seeking influence with a powerful Roman.

Spartacus leads a bold mission to free Crixus from Roman captivity; but a storied gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates matters. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.

Spartacus urges his restless rebels to train for the defense of their new sanctuary. Lucretia and Ilithyia seek comfort from each other; while Glaber's forces swell with some deadly new recruits.

Spartacus and his rebels try to increase their numbers by freeing fighters enslaved in foreign wars. Lucretia seeks to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators to outmaneuver powerful Romans.

Spartacus gets a chance for vengeance when a prominent Roman is captured; but will he satisfy desire at the cost of the greater good? The intrigue amongst Glaber and the women surrounding him heats up.

Spartacus must convince his people to unite against the imminent Roman assault. Lucretia struggles to be free from the commands of men who threaten her fate; and Glaber's ruthlessness has consequences.

Dwindling supplies and a superior Roman enemy brings the rebellion to its knees. Spartacus must restore hope to his people; as they careen towards their final confrontation with Glaber's army.