(s01) — Spartacus

: After initial failures, Spartacus earns his place as a top fighter and eventually gains the title of Champion.

: After a devastating betrayal involving his wife and the death of his close friend Varro, Spartacus realizes that "a gladiator does not fear death; he embraces it". Spartacus (S01)

: The season concludes with a violent slave uprising at Batiatus's villa, marking the beginning of the rebellion against the Roman Republic. : After initial failures, Spartacus earns his place

The season focuses on Spartacus's struggle for survival and his desperate search for his enslaved wife, Sura. The season focuses on Spartacus's struggle for survival

: Captured and bought by Batiatus, Spartacus undergoes brutal training in the ludus (gladiator school). He develops a fierce rivalry with Crixus, the Undefeated Gaul and Champion of Capua.

: Portrayed by Andy Whitfield , whose performance was highly acclaimed before his tragic passing from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2011. Lucretia : Played by Lucy Lawless . Quintus Lentulus Batiatus : Played by John Hannah . Doctore (Oenomaus) : Played by Peter Mensah . Crixus : Played by Manu Bennett . Creator/Writer : Steven S. DeKnight . Executive Producers : Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert . Season 1 Plot Summary