In order to fight his tribe's enemies, the free man of Thrace Spartacus joins the Romans, while a betrayal turns his life upside down.
After he's forced into slavery at a school for gladiators, the willful Spartacus is blackmailed in an effort to get him to follow the rules.
In an attempt to be reunited with his wife, Spartacus plots to make money.
Following his weak performance in the arena, Spartacus is sent to the pit, where there is much anguish and hurting.
Spartacus and Crixus must learn to set aside their differences and join forces in order to defeat a ruthless giant gladiator.
After he finds out that his wife is coming the next day, Spartacus devises a plan to break free.
As Spartacus remembers how he met his wife, he finds himself battling against a group of Thracians, while Pietros tries to handle some mysteries regarding Barca's freedom.
During an auction, Batiatus buys new slaves in order to be trained as gladiators, and problems unfold.
Batiatus spreads the news that Spartacus will have to sleep with the wealthiest woman in Rome.
On the occasion of Numerius' birthday, Spartacus battles in an exhibition match, while Crixus has blood on his mind.
Spartacus struggles to survive, while Batiatus devises a plan to take revenge against his foes.
With the intention to receive his patronage, Lucretia and Batiatus are waiting for the arrival of Glaber, while Spartacus puts his focus on his revenge plan.
A grand fight takes place between Spartacus and his gladiator brothers against Batiatus and his guards.