The most shocking aspect of House of Ashur is its timeline. As fans remember, the conniving Syrian messenger Ashur (played by the incomparable Nick Tarabay) met a gruesome end at the hands of Naevia on Mount Vesuvius in Spartacus: Vengeance .
Expect a fresh cast of gladiators and Roman elites for Ashur to manipulate. While cameos from the original series are rumored (given the "alternate history" angle), the focus will be on Ashur building his own empire of bones. What to Expect in Season 1
In this alternate history, Ashur is gifted the ludus formerly owned by Batiatus as a reward for helping the Romans kill Spartacus and end the slave rebellion. The man who was once the most hated person in the ludus is now the Lanista, ruling over his own stable of gladiators with the same manipulative cruelty that made him a fan favorite. Why the "AAC" and "HOT" Buzz? spartacus house of ashur s01 aac hot
This new series asks a dangerous question:
The biggest draw for Season 1 is the return of , the visionary showrunner behind the original series. DeKnight’s return ensures that the DNA of the show—the stylized slow-motion gore and the intricate, "blood-and-sand" politics—remains intact. The most shocking aspect of House of Ashur is its timeline
Tarabay is the engine of this series. His portrayal of Ashur as a survivor who uses his wits rather than his muscles makes him a unique protagonist (or anti-villain) to follow.
The return to the brutal, blood-soaked world of ancient Rome is nearly upon us. While fans initially thought the story of the Thracian rebel ended at Vesuvius, STARZ has blindsided the gladiatorial circuit with a bold new chapter: . While cameos from the original series are rumored
The "HOT" tag reflects the massive anticipation. The original series was a pioneer in "prestige pulp," combining high-end visual effects and Shakespearean dialogue with unflinching violence and eroticism. House of Ashur promises to turn up the heat, reclaiming its throne as the most provocative show on television. Cast and Crew: The Return of a Legend