A lot of work went into making Glaber look like the fool in order to deliver his unsettling transformation in ' Libertus' and it was well worth it. However, as Glaber started to put the pieces of the puzzle together, he grew wise to his wife's plot and everything became clear. That coupled with Illithyia ( Viva Bianca) plotting to abort Glaber's unborn child and marry another Praetor actually had me feeling sorry for the very man who enslaved Spartacus. Seppius (Tom Hobbs), while not that interesting himself, spurred Glaber's frustrations in his hunt for Spartacus.

IGN TV Spartacus Finale Podcast with Katrina Law! Even Glaber's search for Spartacus was challenged by a young rival with a thirst for power. That isn't to say he couldn't handle himself in a sword fight or command an army, but when it came to the subterfuge and scheming that Capua is rife with, Glaber was always one step behind. With all that going for him, it was a bit surprising to see Glaber start out as a bit off a 'softie' at the beginning of the season. Glaber (Craig Parker), who was the reason Spartacus ( Liam McIntyre) was in this mess in the first place, stepped to the forefront as the primary antagonist this season - tasked with stopping the slave rebellion before it can gain any real moment. The death of Batiatus ( John Hannah) at the end of Spartacus: Blood and Sand left some big shoes to fill as Spartacus: Vengeance began. Note: Some spoilers for the season follow.

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