Blood and sand was a good show - I wouldn't say one of the best I've ever seen, but very entertaining. I've seen the first two of Gods of the Arena and think it is well done and pretty entertaining. For me, Blood and Sand was better because it was following an actual historical narrative (Spartacus leading the slave uprising). I really like historical dramas that are loosely based on actual events (Rome, the Tudors, etc), and from what I can tell, Gods of the Arena is purely a fictional drama with very little emphasis on any historical happenings.
I've heard they were going to continue Blood and Sand with a different actor. It is a shame that the original actor couldn't continue, but I do hope the move on with the show because I think it has a lot of potential.
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