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Spartacus Blood and Sand was made by Starz, due to the networks stanards some scenes that showed graphic sex and graphic nudity was cut from the TV broadcast. When the show started to air on the SYFY network it was heavy censored, SYFY reduced the violence and cut any scene that showed nudity.

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Season 1

  • Episode 1
  1. The scene that shows one of the slaves having a dildo on her head was cut.
  2. The scene that shows more nude woman was cut from the TV broadcast.
  3. The scene that shows two woman rubbing their breasts together was cut.
  • Episode 2
  1. The scene that shows the gladiators washing was modified for the TV broadcast, the TV broadcast makes it harder to see Cirxus's penis.
  • Episode 6
  1. The scene that shows two homosexual gladiators having sex was cut from TV broadcast.
  2. The scene that shows a man's face buried in between a whore's legs was cut from the TV broadcast.
  3. The scene that shows woman having sex was modified for the TV broadcast, the TV broadcast has them wearing underwear.
  4. The scene that shows a woman giving a man a blowjob was cut from the TV broadcast.
  5. The scene that shows woman having sex with men was cut from the TV broadcast.
  6. The scene that shows a woman having a double penetration was cut from the TV broadcast.
  7. The scene that shows a game of dice was cut from the TV broadcast.
  8. The scene that shows Pietros searching for Barca was modified for the TV broadcast, the Blu Ray shows a woman and a man having sex.
  9. The scene that shows a whore looking a man's butt was cut from the TV broadcast.
  • Episode 8
  1. The scene that shows Gaul walking over to Spartacus was modified in the TV broadcast, the TV version shows the Gauls penis in the background as a result it is harder to see it. The Blu Ray shows the Gaul next to Spartacus as a result you see the penis clearly.

Season 2

  • Episode 1
  1. The scene where one of Spartacus's companions says "I will kill many Romans." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  2. The scene where Spartacus tells his companion "Of that I have no doubt. Return to training." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  3. The scene where Rhaskos throws the food in the water and says "Let the rabbits feed themselves." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  4. The scene where the Magistrate is taking to Seppia, and says "Even for the lesser games of Vulvanalia." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  5. The scene where the Magistrate  is taking to Seppia, and says "Would that Batiatus yet lived, to feel the sting of blame propely braced. Spartacus and his shits will be put to grass soon enough. And I've already sent a dispatch to Rome for aid in the matter." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  6. The scene where Seppia is taking to the Magistrate, and says "Perhaps you can secure better entertainment as well. the current offerings bore beyond the telling." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  7. The scene where the bandit says "I was there in Pompeji the day he faced Theokoles and barely lived to speak of it. Oenomaus he was called." was cut from the TV  broadcast.
  8. The scene where Spartacus is talking to Varro's wife, wife and says "A lopsided grin, eyes promising mischief. I;ve seen that many times. On his father." was cut from the TV broadcast
  9. The scene where Varro's wife is taking to Spartacus, and says "It was what drew me to him. I felt love for the crooked bend of Varro's lips long before the man himself." was cut from the TV broadcast
  10. The scene where Spartacus is taking to Varro's wife, and says "As did I." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  11. The scene that shows Mira walking towards Spartacus, and saying "Was he swayed?" was cut from the TV broadcast.
  12. The scene where one of Spartacus's supporters asks Mira "Have you met the man?" was cut from the TV broadcast."
  13. The scene where Mira is taking to Spartacus and his supporters, and says "Taking such a large force to the city is foolish." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  14. The scene where Agron is next to Spartacus and Spartacus's supports and tells Mira "As are all things in the pursuit of a woman." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  15. The scene that shows a naked lady in between the people fighting was cut from the TV broadcast.
  16. The scene that shows Catamite was modified for the TV broadcast, the Blu Ray shows sperm on his face the TV broadcast dosn't
  17. The scene that shows a prostitute being urinated on by a Roman soldier was cut from the TV broadcast.
  18. The scene where Lucretia looks at Ilithyia unsecurely was cut from the TV broadcast.
  19. The scene where Lithyia says to Lithyia "You won't shed a fucking tear.
  20. The scene where Seppius is taking to his sisters and says "As I have favored the shade of our villa." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  • Episode 2
  1. The scene where the doctor is checking Oenomaus's nose, and says "Broken." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  2. The scene where Titus Batiatus is with Oenomaus and the doctor, and says "A minor injury. And only to instruct." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  3. The scene that shows the doctor adjusts the nose, was cut from the TV broadcast.
  4. The scene where the Announcer says "You wish to leave this world, I shall ferry you. Addonexus thirsts for yet more blood. And he shall have it!" was cut from the TV broadcast.
  5. The scene where Ilithyia is taking to Seppia,and says "Unless you intent tribute to the oracle of Batiatus as well?" was cut from the TV broadcast.
  6. The scene where Seppia is taking to Ilithyia,and says "I do not push about in throngs. I find the odor of desperation lingers upon garment." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  7. The scene where Ilithyia is taking to Seppia, and says "We are of similar mind" was cut from the TV broadcast.
  8. The scene where Seppia is taking to Ilithyia, and says "More so tethered by blood and marriage." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  • Episode 4
  1. The scene where Spartacus is talking to Nasir, and saying "And I'm forever in his debt." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  2. The scene where Nasir is taking to Sparatacus, and says "You were right. My sword becomes lighter with each Roman I have taken." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  3. The scene that shows Lucretia bowing her head when Cossutius enters the room was cut from the TV broadcast.
  4. The scene that shows woman and men having sex was cut from the TV broadcast.
  5. The scene that shows them having sex in slow motion was cut from the TV broadcast.
  6. The scene where one of Spartacus's men tells Spartacus "Nevia is a burden enough."
  7. The scene that shows men and woman having sex with each other was cut from the TV broadcast.
  8. The scene that shows a naked woman leaving the room was cut from the TV broadcast.
  9. The scene where Albinius is taking to Ilithyia, and says "Well, the fault stands equally shared, for succumbing to your teary-eyed peas in defense of misplaced affections." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  10. The scene where Ilithyia is taking to Albinius, and says "Years have proven them so." was cut from the TV broadcast
  11. The scene where Seppia is taking to Varinius, and says "I do not care for the way he looks at me." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  12. The scene where Varinius is taking to Seppia, and says "Few women do." was cut from the TV broadcast.
  13. The scene where men and woman are having sex was cut from the TV broadcast.
  • Episode 5- A short dialogue between Spartacus and Lucius in the extended version. Spartacus: "It appeared abandoned." Lucius: "I stand proof it is not! Return to where you came." The TV version only shows a short close-up of the grim looking Lucius.More dialogue in the temple. Lucius tells more about Sulla. Lucius: "... punishing any who dared to defy him" Spartacus: "A slave is so treated." Lucius: "I have owned them. If that be offense enough, have my life. The wine's gone anyway." Varinius says a little more when Ilithyia is worrying about the games' quality.Lucretia engages in the discussion. Lucretia: "I have envoked the god Hymenaeus to sanction the union. His blessing is affirmed. Varinius: "The Gods bestow gift beyond measure." Albinius says a little more regarding Ilithyias new marriage plans: "Yet we must proceed with caution. I would not have Gaius aware of our plans until presented with dissolution, lets he make public scene." After Varinius expressed his interest in the marriage with Ilithyia, Albinius drops a line: Albinius: "He appears well pleased."Lucretia says to Ilithyia: Lucretia: "Until life flees from body." Lucretia adds a short description of the task she has for Ashur.Lucretia: "Simple task."After Ashur got the task by Lucretia, a little more dialogue follows:Ashur: "You have a way of making a man invisible as well." Lucretia: "Great spectacle is being made of the games tomorrow. Ilithyia's slaves attend her. Most of Glaber's men provide welcome security to calm nervous city. It should not be hard for a man of your talents to avoid the remainder." When Ashur asks what would happen if he were seen, the extended version shows him while the TV cut features his question as an off-commentary. An exterior shot of the burning arena is new in the extended version.

Season 3

SYFY Censorship

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Where to find it uncensored

The Blu Ray's are uncensored.

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