I expect it will be available on ITunes or somehow, not counting illegal methods, but it certainly has my attention.

When I heard of it and that it was from Rob Tapert and the usual culprits, my first thought was that Raimi's crew realized they screwed the pooch on Seeker and decided to give fantasy another shot sooner rather than later. I've only watch a little of the Goodkind-inspired series, but the two eps I've seen of Spartacus were more entertaining.

I've seen screeners of the first two eps, and I'd describe it as 300 meets Rome, just as they're marketing it. The blood/violence is stylized (i.e. over-the-top), the sex is prevalent, and the cast includes several notables (namely Lucy Lawless, who is promoting the fact she shows skin; John Hannah, the brother in the Mummy movies; the messenger guy from 300; the guy who played the leader of the elves at Helm's Deep in Two Towers).

For those who worry if it will last, Starz renewed it for a second season already (pilot airs this week, mind you), so it'll be around for a bit, at least.

Basic intro to the plot: Soldier defies Rome, becomes Gladiator, epic violence and heroism follow.

It's not Shakespeare, but for a fan of 300, sword and sandal stuff, or any of the actors, it's worth tuning in. Assuming the blood and nudity doesn't bother you. The amount of promotion of the fact that Lawless shows skin in it makes it clear that they're marketing to that crowd as much as possible, so it's likely to be a major trend in the series.