Gods of the Arena finale preview, Batiatus takes reins of ludus, video

By April MacIntyre Feb 23, 2011, 4:58 GMT

This Friday, February 25 at 10pm ET/PT on Starz, the epic battle in the arena takes place, and lots of naked vengeance is waged against Tullius (Stephen Lovatt) for all that has befallen him.

The Bitter End is here for us fans of the arena, as Batiatus (John Hannah) and Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) will undoubtedly rid the family ludus of dear old dad, who has not been a welcome return for them.

This Friday, February 25 at 10pm ET/PT on Starz, the epic battle in the arena takes place, and lots of naked vengeance is waged against Tullius (Stephen Lovatt) for all that has befallen him.

He obtains the help of his gladiators and his friend Solonius (Craig Walsh-Wrightson) in the cause, each seeking to right the wrongs done to them. The opening of the new arena arrives, promising a spectacle of combat and blood the likes of which Capua has never seen.

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena tells the story of the Champion of the House of Batiatus in a more ruthless time before Spartacus’ arrival, when honor was just finding its way into the arena.

Read our interview with Nick Tarabay (Ashur): here

Read our interview with Viva Bianca (Ilithyia) here

Read our interview with Peter Mensah (Doctore) here

As the prequel begins, Quintus Batiatus is the acting Lanista while his father is on an extended visit to Sicilia. But Batiatus isn’t satisfied with just the thought of taking over the Ludus one day; he aspires to political power and prestige in Capua, and perhaps beyond. In the class-conscious world of ancient Rome, the House of Batiatus must first earn the respect of politicians as well as socialites before being granted the right for its gladiators to fight in the much-revered championship bouts called the Primus. Batiatus must not only survive the harsh politics of Capua, but also compel his hedonistic fighter, Gannicus, to embrace being a champion gladiator who will bring esteem and respect to the House of Batiatus.