a Starz series. 39 episodes produced in a span of 4 seasons (13-episode run for season 1 ["Blood and Sand"; 6-episodes for prequel arc ["Warriors of the Arena"]; 10-episodes for seasons 2 ["Vengeance"] & 3 ["War of the Damned]). Created by Steven S. DeKnight and Sam Raimi. DeKnight Productions for Starz Originals.