Spartacus is a historical drama series that premiered on Starz in 2010. The show was created by John Shrapnel and Stuart Neufeld, and it is based on the legend of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC. The series takes creative liberties with the historical record, but it remains faithful to the spirit of the original story.

As the season progresses, Spartacus forms alliances with other slaves, including Crixus (played by Liam McIntyre), a Gaul who becomes his friend and fellow rebel. Together, they hatch a plan to escape from the Ludus and start a rebellion against the Roman Republic. The season features epic battles, intense drama, and unexpected twists and turns, setting the stage for the rest of the series.

The first season of Spartacus, also known as , premiered on January 22, 2010. The story begins with Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who becomes a champion in the Ludus of Capua, a gladiatorial school in ancient Rome. Spartacus's skills in the arena earn him the admiration of the Roman crowd, but he soon becomes embroiled in a plot to ignite a slave uprising against their Roman oppressors.