SummaryAshur (Nick E. Tarabay) runs a gladiator school once owned by Batiatus in Steven S. DeKnight's newest Spartacus series that changes what happened in "Spartacus: Vengeance."
Created By:Steven S. DeKnight
Spartacus: House of Ashur
Season 1 Premiere:
Dec 4, 2025
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Generally Favorable
74
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4.5
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Dec 2, 2025
90
Tarabay is captivating throughout the series, which has expanded his character’s emotional depth, allowing the actor to tap into a sensitivity he previously lacked. With Davis, the two command the screen each time they’re on it, and soar when their characters are paired together. .... A spin-off series that not only honors the legacy of its predecessor, but one that, at times, rivals it.
Dec 1, 2025
85
While early episodes are heavier on “300”-style bloody fights and full-frontal male and female nudity – sometimes in the same scene! — the franchise’s delicious character drama amps up a few episodes into the season. This is the good stuff that makes “Spartacus” more than the sum of its arguably gratuitous parts.
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Feb 12, 2026
10
Excellent acting. Nick Tarabay is perfect in this role, as all the actors. A great cast. Great writing and filming. What a job by the stunts. I don't write many reviews, but for this series I must say to anyone : watch it, you won't regret it !
Dec 5, 2025
80
House of Ashur’s surface-level outrageousness shouldn’t be mistaken for laziness or sloppiness. On the contrary, it’s undergirded by surprisingly sturdy storytelling.
Dec 1, 2025
80
Tarabay plays him as if he is a shadow that has come into the light. Also coming out strong is Davis as Achillia, enslaved but willing to be a gladiatrix if it means freedom. .... In making Achillia a woman who is scarred both physically and emotionally, creator, showrunner/executive producer Steven S. DeKnight and his writers have fleshed out a character who could have just been a plot stunt into one that is a welcome addition to the storytelling.
Dec 1, 2025
80
Spartacus: House of Ashur essentially pulls off the miraculous, leaning on the mythological extravagances of ancient Roman belief to rewrite history and give a character a new lease on life. It's clever, and it works.
Dec 5, 2025
50
Everything is a matter of taste, and most people know what they like. .... The series takes its melodrama seriously, with evident dedication to its staging its complicated fight scenes, of which there are many. .... And yet so extreme is it in its violence, and so resolute in its naughtiness, that I also find the series kind of hilarious.
Dec 5, 2025
50
STREAM IT, if you’re a fan of the Spartacus franchise. If you’re not, you’re going to be too confused and confounded by Spartacus: House Of Asher to want to continue past the first couple of episodes, so SKIP IT
Feb 9, 2026
10
This is so good,because ashur.ashur is most unseenable caracther.i love it .and i want 2 season
Feb 7, 2026
10
Spartacus:House of Ashur’s delivers an electrifying return to the brutal world of ancient gladiators. Ashur’s journey from cunning schemer to powerful Dominsta is masterfully crafted with Nick E. Tarabay performance anchoring the series. The show brilliantly balances intense action sequences with rich character development, particularly in Ashur’s complex evolution and the supporting cast like Korris and Achillia. While some critics found it too graphic, the raw intensity captures the original spirit perfectly. The ultimate timeline premise opens fascinating new story telling possibilities, making this a must watch for fans of the genre. Eagerly awaiting the next season to see where this reimagined saga takes us.
Feb 6, 2026
3
I tried but could only get to episode 4. The story felt like it was going nowhere and the wokness is just annoying.
Jan 8, 2026
3
The series starts with a weak prologue, almost like a low-quality fanfiction. The sets are fine and the cast is ok, but the rest just pales in comparison to the original. I'm not sure who exactly asked for this spinoff, because it's neither good nor memorable.
Dec 13, 2025
3
After the first episode, I would rather go back and watch the original series again. Starz needs to go back to shows that made them like Black Sails, Power, and Outlanders. It is a shame for I had high hopes for this show.
Production Company:
- DeKnight Productions
- Lionsgate Television
- Starz Originals
- Tapert / Donen / Raimi
Initial Release Date:Dec 4, 2025
Number of seasons:1 Season
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Critics Choice Awards Celebration of Cinema & Television
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination
