Spartacus in the House: A Heartbeat Away from Rebellion '1'

The opening credits roll on Starz's hit series 'Sourthern' and one can almost feel the pulse of ancient Rome pounding through every frame. Set amidst the blood-soaked gladiatorial games that captivated Roman audiences, we are introduced to none other than our titular hero - Spartacus.

Played by a chiseled yet brooding Andy Serkis , this former slave has traded in his life of servitude for one of blood and sweat as he trains under the watchful eye of Quintus Lentulus Batiatus, mastermind behind House Of The Sun.

Based loosely on real-life events (see reference '2'), Spartacus' journey begins not unlike many before him - as a gladiator-in-training within these very walls. And it is here that we catch our first glimpse into the harsh realities faced by those who call such an establishment home.

As the opening credits fade to black, audiences are thrust headfirst into a world of brutal training regimes and unforgiving discipline under Batiatus' iron fist. It's clear from even these early scenes why Spartacus will soon rise up against his master - for deep within lies a fire burning bright enough to fuel rebellion itself.

With such an explosive start in store, viewers can rest assured that nothing less than full-on war is on the horizon as our hero prepares himself for battle both physical and mental. So grab your gladius tight folks because Spartacus is coming...and he's not alone!

References:

'1' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234567/

'2' Wikipedia article: 'House of Batiatus

Spartacus in the house in a heartbeat