‘Spartacus: War of the Damned’: ‘Blood Brothers’ review
It’s only becoming clearer why War of the Damned had to be the final season of Spartacus.
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It’s only becoming clearer why War of the Damned had to be the final season of Spartacus.
After a tremendous opening instalment, can the new series from Doctor Who and Torchwood writer Chris Chibnall continue its form?
This is the last chance we’ll get to say it, so here goes: Socha, Bracken, Molony – take your bows. Yours was a perfect trinity.
This is a zombie drama that feeds on brains for psychological purposes rather than shocks.
‘Decimation’ is a powerful episode that clearly shows us that things will only get worse for the characters as the season progresses.
As an exercise in managing and confounding expectations, this episode is skilfully done.
As cliffhangers go, its execution and impact reverberates long after the tantalising finale teaser.
Heading Out is a lot less dark than Grandma’s House – essentially, quite old fashioned and with broad appeal.
The new ITV drama from writer Chris Chibnall hits the small screen with a mightily impressive cast and an equally impressive opening episode.
Among the most interesting things that Spartacus explores is just how the participants of the slave uprising are affected mentally