A new direction for the television series Spartacus: House of Ashur by Steven S. DeKnight for the American channel Starz.
Tl;dr
- The Starz series Spartacus is making a comeback with Spartacus: House of Ashur.
- The original showrunner, Steven S. DeKnight, returns for the new series Spartacus.
- Spartacus: House of Ashur follows an alternate storyline where Ashur survived.
- Actor Nick Tarabay reprises his role as Ashur, possibly with a new cast.
The Return of Spartacus
Television fans can rejoice as the successful series Spartacus, aired by Starz, will return with a new installment titled Spartacus: House of Ashur. This historical action series, known for its graphic violence and distinctive style, loosely draws inspiration from the story of the real Thracian gladiator who escaped slavery to become a major leader in the Third Servile War against Rome from 73 BC onwards.
A New Scenario
Steven S. DeKnight, the original showrunner, is back for the revival, ensuring that the style and quality of the first four seasons will be well represented. Spartacus: House of Ashur offers a clever solution to revisit the Spartacus universe: exploring a story that was never touched upon in the original series. It’s a “What if…?” scenario, following an alternative timeline to the original show.
A Central Character
Nick Tarabay, who portrayed the cunning former gladiator Ashur, will reprise his role in a season that explores what would have happened if Ashur didn’t meet his demise on Mount Vesuvius at the end of season 2, titled Spartacus: Vengeance. While Ashur’s character was one of the most developed in the original series, no information has been disclosed yet regarding his role as the main antagonist in the new season.
A New Direction
Spartacus: House of Ashur will take a completely different direction, ignoring everything that happened in season 3 (Spartacus: War of the Damned) and diverging from the climactic conclusion of season 2. The new show will follow Ashur after Spartacus’s defeat and for his service in the end of Spartacus’s rebellion, he is offered the ludus of Batiatus in Capua.
What Do We Think?
The return of the series Spartacus is great news for fans of the original show. With Steven S. DeKnight at the helm and Nick Tarabay reprising his role as Ashur, expectations are high. Furthermore, the idea of exploring an alternative story offers exciting new perspectives. It’s an opportunity to revisit the Spartacus universe with a fresh outlook while retaining the essence that made the series successful. Spartacus: House of Ashur is definitely one to watch closely upon its release.