Boozy Beginnings: The Spartacus Pilot

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Happy Wine Wednesday - and happy birthday to me! I knew this
episode was being published on my birthday, so I wanted to
discuss the pilot of one of my favorite series of all time -
Spartacus.

Candi is back and she very aptly notes that I spend a lot of time
thinking about the Roman Empire.  This time around we are
talking gladiators and slave rebellions in this series centered
on its namesake, who was brilliantly portrayed by both Andy
Whitfield and Liam McIntyre. 

As we did with our discussion about the Rome pilot, I sprinkle in
a few historical pointers here and there.  And as always, we
talk character introductions, what worked well in the pilot, and
we tell you why you should continue on with the series.  We
celebrate Spartacus for giving us complicated, messy female
characters.  We also salute the fight choreography and Andy
Whitfield's brilliant ability to make Spartacus's strength and
fighting ability completely believable despite not being the most
towering figure.

Friendly reminder - we drink, we know things, we use adult
language, and we have a great time.

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