Saturday, February 20, 2010

Spartacus: Blood and Sand

I just finished watching the fifth episode in this series, Shadow Games, and Spartacus is going to be in my DVD collection as soon as it comes out. At first I was a bit sceptical, but the acting was great, production values were minimal, but very effective and they are building on the momentum the 300 and Gladiator. Even though this show owes a lot to both it is its own thing.

I like this version of Rome, unpolished and gritty. Everyone involved seems to own their character and with each episode the series gets stronger. I know its only the fifth episode, but if you haven't seen it, see it. It plays on Starz and if you have Netflix its available on instant play.

4 comments:

  1. This is funny. You're the first person I've seen who has recommended the show. I have avoided it because of that, but I might check out the first episode or two now.

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  2. Yes, i have also read mixed reviews.

    We have a neighbor who is into this show, perhaps they have an episode or two that I can check out.

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  3. My wife and I have been enjoying watching the show through Netflix. More shows should be available this way as I actually prefer it to using the DVR or watching it live.

    As for the merits of the show, it's not award winning or anything, but it's entertaining and that's all I really care about.

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  4. I really want to own it as well. I was skeptical at first, but it really is entertaining, the action is intense, the characters are engrossing enough for what this is, and my god, that soundtrack. I NEED that soundtrack. They had BETTER release that soundtrack.

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