How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Spartacus and his wife Sura are captured and separated, with Spartacus being forced to become a gladiator.

Spartacus passes gladiator training and forms an unholy alliance with his owner, Batiatus, in an effort to find his wife.

Spartacus prepares to fight Crixus, the mightiest gladiator, while Lucretia schemes to get in the good graces of a powerful Roman’s wife.

Having performed shamefully in the arena against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the Pits. Batiatus, determined to profit from Spartacus, may be at risk if his debts aren't repaid.

Batiatus is given a gladitorial opportunity of a lifetime; Crixus and Spartacus must learn to fight as a team against an unbeaten opponent.

With the glory and riches reaped by Spartacus' victory, it appears that his long desired reward will be granted when Batiatus informs him that he will be reunited with his wife. Extended version!

Overcome by the pressure of Batiatus's control, Spartacus must make a choice: leave his past behind and assume the mantle of a champion gladiator - or die.

Batiatus purchases a fresh batch of slaves during an auction to be trained as gladiators, and ponders the idea of selling Crixus. Extended version!

Lucretia’s plot against Ilythia ends up with someone dead, while Crixus makes two dangerous new enemies.

Spartacus and Crixus are set up to fight in an exhibition match for Numerius' birthday - but Crixus is intent on blood.

Spartacus hovers on the brink. Meanwhile, Batiatus plots revenge against his enemies.

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses attention on his plan for revenge.

Spartacus plots a slave revolt, but will he be forced to kill Crixus before it can happen?