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Spartacus and Crixus face an undefeated giant gladiator. If they don't overcome their hatred for one another and work as a team, he will kill them both.

In an effort to bring rain to Capua, the Primus (a prestigious competition for the greatest of gladiators) is announced and Batiatus enters his champion Crixus and Spartacus against Solonius's Theokoles, an indestructible 10 foot tall god of the arena. Can Oenomaus train them sufficiently enough to win their battle ?—MaritoCamacho

As merciless, long-term drought parches Capua, wounded Batiatus seizes a golden opportunity to stay afloat. As a result, Spartacus and Crixus must set their differences aside and work in unison to confront the monstrous Shadow of Death: a legendary gladiator who has escaped death a thousand times. However, letting go of old grudges is easier said than done. But only one man has ever stood against the savage beast and lived. Can fierce, battle-scarred veteran Oenomaus prepare Crixus and Spartacus for the match and save them from death's grasp?—Nick Riganas

The drought continues as Capua prepares for a series of gladitorial games in hopes of bringing rain; Spartacus, still recovering from his stint in the Pits, and Crixus are chosen to compete in the arena- not as enemies, but teammates much to their dismay. Their opponent is Theokales: a legend in the arena; Doctore is charged with preparing the two men for the fight of their lives but receives little cooperation from either man; Meanwhile, Naevia and Crixus grow closer but must keep their feelings for themselves for fear of discovery; Spartacus tries to find common ground with his archenemy at the behest of Batiatus but Crixus remains stalwart toward any allegiance; Crixus finds that there's more to life than just being a gladiator; Varro and Spartacus' friendship deepens.