Spartacus: Blood and Sand

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I don't mind the gratuitous violence, even when they feel like they've got to slow it down. It's annoying but bearable. But the acting in episode 1 is terrible. Especially that early fight scene. I hate it when bad actors feel like they need to talk in forced gruff voices. It ruins the suspension of disbelief for me, and I feel like I'm watching a bunch of dudes on a set.

Does the plot suck you in here? Is the story worth sticking with?

It gets considerably better. I nearly gave up after the first ep, but I'm glad I didn't. The show has really evolved in the first 8 or 9 episodes. I'd suggest sticking with it.