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Spartacus: House of Ashur S1E8 — Horizons
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Spartacus: House of Ashur•Season 1•Episode 8

Horizons

7.9/10 · 1,146 votesJan 23, 202661 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Achillia prepares for her return to the arena, while Ashur faces a devastating setback.

Directed byToa Fraser
Written bySteven S. DeKnight
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Nick E. Tarabay

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Ashur

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish

Korris

Tenika Davis

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Achillia

Jamaica Vaughan

Jamaica Vaughan

Hilara

Ivana Baquero

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Jordi Webber

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Claudia Black

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India Shaw-Smith

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Viridia

Leigh Gill

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Steven S. DeKnight

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Toa Fraser

Toa Fraser

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Episode Summary

"Horizons" is episode 8 of Spartacus: House of Ashur season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,146 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Toa Fraser and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on January 23, 2026.

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