Posted on 12/04/2025 4:31:02 PM PST by yesthatjallen
Recently, showrunner Steven S. DeKnight and actor Nick E. Tarabay opened up about pushing the boundaries of sex and violence on Spartacus: House of Ashur, the upcoming Starz spin-off. Speaking at the Heat Vision Live event, the duo discussed the creative freedoms behind the new series.
At The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural Heat Vision Live event, showrunner Steven S. DeKnight and actor Nick E. Tarabay reflected on the creative risks behind Spartacus: House of Ashur.
DeKnight noted that he has yet to encounter a creative boundary involving sex or violence that he is unwilling to test. He credited both Starz and Lionsgate Television for supporting the show’s more extreme moments. The showrunner cited one especially graphic sequence in the second episode, admitting he expected network pushback. He said, “I was sure we were going to get a note about that.” However, DeKnight clarified that he received none, “Nothing.”
For DeKnight, the harshness and hypersexuality depicted in the show reflect the historical setting. “This time in ancient Rome was a brutal, brutal time and hypersexual,” he said, adding that he is especially proud of the introduction of a female gladiator. Expressing his gratitude, he added, “I’m very thankful to Lionsgate and Starz that I have not gotten a note that said, ‘Whoa, can you pull it back?’”
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That began in 1968 when they dumped the Hays Code for a joke of a ratings system(GMRX)
They proceeded to reshoot scenes to add most vile cursing, blood, guts, sex, horror, sex and more perverted sex.
I believe the new rating is “G PG PG-13 R NR (No Rating)”.
I went to Target a few years back and found a great package of 1950s Randolph Scott westerns. They refused to sell them to me as they were “Unrated” same as hard core porn. I had to prove I was over 18 years of age. I was 68 years old and looked every part of it.
I should mention I have watched NONE of these series on pay TV. Not worth my time.
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