Spartacus: House of Ashur S1E1 — Dominus

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Spartacus: House of Ashur•Season 1•Episode 1

Dominus

6.8/10 · 1,758 votesDec 5, 202559 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

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Having no memory of his downfall in "Spartacus: Vengeance," Ashur wakes to find himself the owner of the former House of Batiatus; eager to earn the respect and power he's always desired, Ashur must save face by presenting something new to the arena.

Directed byRick Jacobson

Written bySteven S. DeKnight

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes10

Dominus

Forsaken

Unworthy

Blood and Bone

Goddess of Death

Empty Things

Deepest Wound

Horizons

Those Who Remain

Hail Caesar

Cast9

Nick E. Tarabay

Ashur

Graham McTavish

Korris

Tenika Davis

Achillia

Jamaica Vaughan

Hilara

Ivana Baquero

Messia

Jordi Webber

Tarchon

Claudia Black

Cossutia

India Shaw-Smith

Viridia

Leigh Gill

Satyrus

Crew4

Steven S. DeKnight

Writer

Rick Jacobson

Director

Dave Garbett

Director of Photography

Eliana Pipes

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Dominus" is episode 1 of Spartacus: House of Ashur season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 1,758 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Rick Jacobson and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on December 5, 2025.

Next: E2 · Forsaken Best of Season 1