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Below are descriptions for the next two original episodes of the popular series, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” on Starz, premiering Fridays at 10pm ET/PT:
Ep. 108: “Mark of the Brotherhood” – Premieres Friday, March 12th at 10pm ET/PT
Crixus (Manu Bennett) is not too pleased that Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) has taken his title of Champion of Capua or to hear that Batiatus (John Hannah) is considering selling him before word gets out that he has fallen so far. Elsewhere in the Ludos, Varro, (Jai Courtney), who sold himself into the gladiator life to pay off gambling debts, has fallen back on old habits, while Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) stokes Ilythia’s (Viva Bianca) growing passion for gladiatorial arts, even encouraging her friend to buy one of the newcomers.
Ep. 109: “Whore” – Premieres Friday, March 19th at 10pm ET/PT
Sex, intrigue and betrayal permeate life at Batiatus’ (John Hannah) Ludus as the triumphant Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) upsets the old balance of power while scheming by some behind-the-scenes players leads to tragedy. But it’s the sexual betrayals that cause the most uproar when rich women seek thrills from ever-ready gladiators doing their duty – all of them disguised by masks – engaging in a spirited Roman custom. However, when identities are revealed, death follows and spoiled rich girl Ilythia (Viva Bianca) finds herself in a precarious, horrifying position for a woman of her status.