The cast and creators of the upcoming sequel seriesSpartacus: House of Ashurhave shared some insight into the show’s long-term roadmap.Spartacus: House of Ashurreturns to the Starz franchisefor the first time since 2013, and is set to premiere in late 2025.
While speaking withScreen Rant’sAsh Crossan at San Diego Comic-Con 2025,Spartacus: House of Ashurshowrunner Steven S. Deknight shared, “So, we roughly mapped out about five seasons, and that could be four seasons, could be seven seasons, all depending on how popular the show is.”
DeKnight went on to explain thathe has “about four or five other Sparta-verse spinoffs in the wings if this is a big hit.“The franchise’s future will depend on the show’s success, but the creator expressed confidence that it would be a hit. Read the full quotes from Knight below:
Ash Crossan: Now. Steven, do you have an overall plan in mind of how many seasons you want to do?
Steven S. DeKnight: Yeah, absolutely. I always say, though, before I say anything about the plan, the great thing about Spartacus is anyone could die at any moment… I always like to have an idea that a show has legs before I sign on. So, we roughly mapped out about five seasons, and that could be four seasons, could be seven seasons, all depending on how popular the show is. And on top of that, I have about four or five other Sparta-verse spinoffs in the wings if this is a big hit, which it will be, which it absolutely will be. There’ll be more. House of Hilara, was it?
Two of the show’s leads, including Tenika Davis (Achillia) and Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur), also shared some insights into how DeKnight’s planning informed them during filming:
Tenika Davis: It’s life-or-death stakes in real life, as well. Everyone’s coming for you. As Steven was saying, each one of our characters have that complex of a storyline that they could technically have their own spinoff if the gods or the fates [will it]. It’s just one of those things, I think, fans, when they’re tuning in, are going to really realize just how amazing this is, how much prowess, how bold the storylines are for each one of our characters. And they’re going to be invested no matter what, for many, many seasons to come, if that is what we’re given.
Nick E. Tarabay: Also, there’s something that’s really interesting. One thing that I absolutely love about working with Steven, we’ll have certain things throughout the show when you’re reading the script, and then there will be something a little bit different. He’d be like, “Wait, that’s almost weird. It doesn’t belong.” And then, I would call him like, “Steven, I don’t know, this is weird.” He’d be like, “Oh yeah, yeah. That won’t happen until season 4. It’ll pay off.” I’m like, “Oh, so he’s got it all mapped out, clear in his head.” Nothing is by accident. So, when the fans are seeing the first season, they’re going to be intrigued by some of the things that just pop out of nowhere. You’re like, “Okay, that’s interesting.” And then season 2 will pay it off, and then season 3 will pay it off. And then it is a really nice connection between this really beautiful storyline, and speaking of what Achillia was saying, or what Tenika was saying —
Tenika Davis: You can call me both names. [Chuckles]
Nick E. Tarabay: That’s really, really interesting, because absolutely, Asher sees something in men and women that they don’t see in themselves. Even with her, she didn’t believe it in herself. He has a way of bringing it out of her in episode 3. There’s a really beautiful sequence where he really has a way of getting this out of her, and hitting that switch, making her be what he thinks that she can be. So, it’s really brilliant how Steven put it together. And absolutely, to Jamaica’s point, as he believes in other people, sometimes he loses belief in himself, and Hilara comes in and assures him, “No, I believe in you.” She’s probably one of the only people that kind of does this, except there’s another character that comes along, but we’re not going to talk about this anytime soon. But a big tease.
Tenika Davis: This show is about the strength of relationships, and what our characters will do to get what they want. I believe that we will have the old fans who love it for the blood, sex and violence, but the new fans also are getting a new fresh story that we’re able to tell through this new lens. There’s a lot of creative liberties that are taken, and Steven has done a brilliant job with making people invested in the relationships. There’s not only blood, sex and violence, there’s also love. There’s passion, tragedy. There’s everything that you would want from the best show ever. So, I’m really excited for the fans and the audience to be able to see just how layered each one of these characters are in our storyline.
What Spartacus: House Of Ashur’s Long-Term Plans Mean
All Plans Will Depend On The Show’s Viewership
As the cast claims,Spartacus: House of Ashur’sensemble of characters are all set to have powerful, daring stories, leaving the franchise ripe for future spinoffs. While having five seasons ofHouse of Ashurand a future for DeKnight’s dubbed “Sparta-verse,” it’s critical to remember that these shows are not cheap to make.
The originalSpartacusseries lasted for three seasons, and while it’s evidently maintained popularity on the Starz platform,there’s much more competition in the TV landscape than when it was last on. The Starz sequel series expansions ofSpartacusandOutlanderin 2025 demonstrate a desire to compete, but the network has been relatively under the radar in recent years.
Spartacus: House of Ashurwill face significant pressure, as the hope is to revitalize a franchise that has been dormant for twelve yearson a cable television network not affiliated with a popular streaming service. The studio is taking a big risk with the spinoff, and only time and viewership numbers will tell if there’s a long-term audience for it.
Our Take On Spartacus: House Of Ashur’s Future
Steven S. DeKnight Is Right To Be Ambitious
As much as the newSpartacussequel is a risk, I will always encourage taking risks in the film industry. Although I don’t feel a strong desire for yet another shared universe, I love a good sword-and-sandal Roman history, and the first show is proof that DeKnight knows how to make entertaining television. I’m on board.
The question for the future ofSpartacus: House of Ashurand any additional sequel shows isn’t whether there’s an audience for Roman history-based material; it’s whether this title can reach that audience in an oversaturated streaming market. I’ll be tuned in either way.
