Blood and Sand

Sebastian Buntin

English 1A

3/6/13

Essay #2

Blood and Sand

            If you’re into gore and action “Spartacus Blood and Sand” is the show well worth watching. The experience is different than ever seen in its form. It is a combination of two great ideas and came out perfectly. It definitely is one of the best of its category. The story line and acting was well done making the show have a balance. This television show offers many great aspects to make fans want to keep watching it.

            The experience of this show is awesome. It brings forth a mixture between the movies “Gladiator” and “300” making a full on action packed, bloody, medieval show. If the two movies were to give birth to make something greater of the two it would be this show. “Spartacus” takes you on a roller coaster ride through hells finest battles and blood and guts. The show brings forth armies of both Thracian and Roman revealing their battle tactics and styles along with their awe-inspiring weapons, armor, and gear. In deep thought, all of the shows ammo is not only making great entertainment, but it is also creating the desire to want to live in that time. Or in the very least, want to dress up and go out “Larping” which, is to dress up in fake medieval outfits and battle with other people for fun. Nothing is better than an all around detailed medieval show such as “Spartacus Blood and Sand” has to offer.

This show is geared towards adults more so for the fact of the nudity and the extreme violence. The whole time watching the show was exciting because it never got too slow and it kept up its storyline and kept the action coming. Another good aspect about “Spartacus” is that it has lots of cursing and uses them at the right times. There is a part in episode one of the season “Blood and Sand” where a leader of the Thracian warriors says “Hold your fucking tongues!” because everyone is yelling at each other in dispute and conflict about the Roman Legatus wanting them to align with them against Rome’s enemies. A Roman Legatus is a person of the Roman army who is a general and commander of separate and several Legions. This made me laugh a little especially noticing how quickly it worked in the Thracians favor. Attitude is created in this by these aspects making it serious. Making this show as unlimited as it is has given it without any doubt a promising future for its success.

The action and graphics in the show that were done was the best part. It definitely utilizes the tools for a great action show for when there are battles. Also, when best suited, it freezes time and slows parts down at the perfect moments so you can catch every second of the best gore moments and sword play. In doing this it also emphasizes the “Wow” moments for viewers and makes you edge on your seat always wanting to see more. In the end, Having all of the right areas covered gives life to “Spartacus” making it one of the best shows of all time to becoming addicting.

The story for “Spartacus” starts out great. It is always supportive so it is not imbalanced poorly like many shows that overdo the action and leave out a good story. In Blood and Sand they create a good base for the show. The way the show creates the conflict between the Thracians and Roman Empire because of one man named Spartacus that chose to defy his new leader Gaius Claudius Glaber, who is a Legatus for the Roman Empire. The story stays in one direction and doesn’t flop around making it easy to get lost. One aspect to enjoy is the main object that drives the main character Spartacus, which is his wife who has been taken into slavery for his actions. Once this occurs, then it really grabs more attention into the show. Especially since it manifests the feeling of needing to find out what happens to her as well as wondering if Spartacus is ever going to find her again. “Spartacus” does a great job helping to keep direction and an intriguing story.

            Overall score for “Spartacus Blood and Sand” earns its keep. Firstly, for the outstanding visuals and the striking graphics done effectively gives a boost. As far as the action, fluent motion of the battle scenes, slow affects and emphasis on cutting moments all goes, it helps keep you on the edge of your seat. This significantly helps present a breathtaking and mind blowing show. In actuality, making the show geared towards adults allows it the ability as a show to not have limits of options and it can be often unpredictable. Therefore, giving it its own uniqueness where it can be done and making it more exciting. This made sure that interest wouldn't be lost to start thinking that it’s just another action movie biting off of something else. Also, the fact that this show has four seasons thus far goes to prove that it has been and retained its greatness. “Spartacus” holds it down and makes viewers want to jump up in excitement for the entertainment like bait.

            All in all, “Spartacus Blood and Sand” delivered its glory flawlessly. Its rank in its category holds high in the ratings and has stayed intact. As for being entertaining, it is well appreciated and picked for one of the top choices. This show has come a long way and has a lot still in store. The future for this show is promising as well as its loyal fans, me being one of them. It is highly recommended to watch this show for anyone who is able to, and if you’re not grabbed by the first episode that is surprising. This is a great show and is worth giving a shot over many shows out there. Without further ado, may glory be yours, long live Spartacus!