also, it seems a bit funnier than the original. also, the story its a bit more abstract-- unlike the original, it’s not based on history-- but rather a what-if of if Ashur had survived the revolt. it’s interesting, but the narrative isn’t clear. like-- I don’t really know where they’re going with this, while the story/legend of Spartacus is well-worn territory. I like that’s original, even if it’s a sort of sequel based on a previously-dead character.
what I really appreciate (besides all the hot men) is how they have kept the idiosyncratic vocabulary/syntax of the dialog that makes it seem like latin directly translated into English, rather than all the characters speaking like they live in 2025.
Excellent, that means I can sell my wife on it
also, it seems a bit funnier than the original. also, the story its a bit more abstract-- unlike the original, it’s not based on history-- but rather a what-if of if Ashur had survived the revolt. it’s interesting, but the narrative isn’t clear. like-- I don’t really know where they’re going with this, while the story/legend of Spartacus is well-worn territory. I like that’s original, even if it’s a sort of sequel based on a previously-dead character.
what I really appreciate (besides all the hot men) is how they have kept the idiosyncratic vocabulary/syntax of the dialog that makes it seem like latin directly translated into English, rather than all the characters speaking like they live in 2025.
“Once again the gods spread cheeks and ram cock in fucking arse”
Such an incredibly good decision.
A lot of the humor comes from the highly unusual and extremely profane insults they hurl at each other. Incredibly imaginative.