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Do not confuse this with the Spartacus.Gods.of.the.Arena.1080p.BluRay.x264 release. While the BluRay is progressive, many fans argue the HDTV broadcast had better contrast and a more aggressive color grade. The BluRay looks "flat" compared to the punchy CTRLHD broadcast capture.

| Part | Meaning | |------|---------| | Spartacus Gods of the Arena 2011 | Title & year (prequel miniseries, 6 episodes) | | complete series | All episodes included | | 1080i | Resolution: 1920×1080 interlaced (not progressive) | | HDTV | Source: broadcast HDTV capture | | DD5.1 | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround | | MPEG2 | Video codec (used in broadcast, not efficient for file size) | | CtrlHD | Release group (known for high-quality encodes) | | avi | Container (unusual for 1080i MPEG2; AVI is old for HD) | | better | Likely v2 or improved version over earlier release |

The year is roughly 73 B.C., a time when the Roman Republic is burgeoning with excess, corruption, and bloodlust. We are in Capua, a city defined by its arena.

Gnaeus Manlius is the owner of a struggling ludus (gladiator school). He is old, traditional, and unwilling to adapt to the changing, brutal tides of the Roman games. The true visionary in the shadows is Quintus Batiatus, a man with a liar’s tongue and a desperate ambition to claim the prestigious title of "Capua's Champion."

When Manlius refuses to spend the coin necessary to win the arena, Batiatus orchestrates a violent coup. He kills Manlius in cold blood, seizing the ludus for himself. He brings in his wife, the cunning and equally ruthless Lucretia, and his father, the old and traditional Titus Batiatus, to help run the household.

Release Group: CtrlHD Source: HDTV (High Definition Television Broadcast) Video Format: 1080i (MPEG-2) Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 (DD5.1)

For years, the name "CtrlHD" has been synonymous with high-quality High Definition TV captures, and this release of the Spartacus prequel series is a prime example of why the group earned its reputation. However, evaluating this release in the modern era requires looking at both the technical excellence of the capture and the inherent limitations of the source technology.