Spartacus ponders his next move, Gannicus does the same, and
Glaber revels in his newfound treachery, in the latest episode of “Sparracus:
Vengeance,” “Chosen Path”.
The episode opens with Spartacus, Crixus and the others,
fresh from bringing the arena down, returning to the abandoned villa.
Crixus is reunited with Naevia. They share tears and a promise of a more,
um…proper reunion (more on this soon). Gannicus is consumed with one thing: awaiting a return to consciousness by Oenomaus, for
there is much he wants to say to him.
Meanwhile, Glaber and Ilithyia are listening to Albinius’
will. Glaber is irritated over the fact that he cannot sell some of
the possessions, which are promised by the will to the unborn child Ilithyia is
carrying. Alone, Glaber tells his wife that he will not forget her
actions before Albinius was killed, and adds that she’s only alive because she
is pregnant. Ilithyia doesn’t like her sudden change in status one bit.
The same can be said for Lucretia, who watches as Ashur pays
for his freedom by making good on his boast that he can kill three of the Roman
soldiers. Glaber looks at Ashur in a different light, as he gives
permission to him to seek out some men for a secret mission. Before he
leaves, Ashur pays Lucretia a visit, and to show her just how the tables have
turned, he forces himself on her sexually.
Back with Spartacus and the warriors. Gannicus is
approached by Chadara, the blonde female ex-slave. Now that her man is
dead, she seeks a replacement. Despite her comely charms, Gannicus has no
interest in her. As for Spartacus, he and Agron discuss the near
future. They decide that there aren’t enough of them to survive against
the Romans for much longer. They make plans to liberate slave ships and
increase their numbers. Gannicus, forever the survivalist, thinks this a
fool’s errand, and awaits the chance to talk with Oenomaus, and then he’s
leaving them.
Meanwhile, Crixus hoped-for reunion with Naevia hits a
stumbling block: Naevia is scarred by memories of her being raped by
the Romans. She feels herself unworthy to be touched by her
beloved. Later, Crixus is lost in thought over this when Gannicus tells
him he’s a fool to stay with Spartacus and his quest. Still later, Crixus
shows that he still holds a grudge against Agron for lying to him about Naevia.
Lucretia is in the baths, trying to wash away her encounter
with Ashur. Ilithyia comes in, reeling over recent unfortunate events. They oddly comfort each other, for the first time all season,
seemingly sincerely.
Later, they are both in attendance as Glaber meets with
Seppus, hoping to form an alliance against their common enemy. Seppus is
somewhat defiant still, almost as if subconsciously knowing that Glaber has
other motives. Lucretia whispers something to Ilithyia, who says out loud
that she will offer guidance to Seppia, grieving over unfortunate passing of her relative. Seppia is seen as
having much influence over her brother, and Glaber agrees that this could work to
their advantage.
Meanwhile, Ashur is assembling a group of assassins,
including a sadistic killer so vile that he is kept in a well-like
prison. This man is known as the Egyptian. Hmmm…
Finally, Oenomaus awakens, and Gannicus is there. He
apologizes sincerely for what transpired, saying that he betrayed him, but
Oenomaus’ wife was more a victim of circumstance in the situation. We
don’t know if any of this appeases the ex-Doctore.
Later, Crixus happens upon Naevia, contemplating killing
herself. She is despondent, but Crixus is determined to make her see
herself as having worth. She eventually turns her despair into rage, and
desires to avenge herself, begging Crixus to teach her how to defend herself.
She will no longer allow any man to touch her without her
consent.
Not long before Spartacus and the others prepare to move, he
is alerted that coins and the map have been stolen. Just then, Gannicus
appears, anxious to be on his way. He is accused of being a thief.
He is forced into battling Spartacus. The two draw blood upon each other,
evenly matched. However, Mira spies Chadara attempting to slip away.
She uses her bow and arrow and fells the ex-slave. Mira
laments having to kill Chadara, this after trying to change her mindset about
bedding men down for protection. Spartacus apologizes to Gannicus, who
leaves anyway,
As for Glaber, he watches as Lucretia and Ilithyia convince
Seppia to talk to her brother, and jumping in just as the naïve young woman
begins to suspect a trick. Glaber lays a lust-filled eye on her, as if
seeing a side of her for the first time.
Meanwhile, we see Ashur’s assassin squad in action, taking
out a villa…Seppus’ villa. And as Seppus himself is wounded, he’s shocked
to find Glaber there, telling him that if he’d only agree to the alliance
before, this action would have been unnecessary. Instead, Glaber delivers
the killing blow to his rival, saying that he’ll be the one to comfort his
grieving sister.
With that, the episode ends. What will be ruthless
Glaber’s next move? What of Gannicus, now that he’s a nomad again.
Answers will come, starting next week. But I leave you with one last
question: What did you think of “Chosen Path”?
SOURCE: SPEAK EASY
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