Spartacus: House of Ashur release schedule - When do new episodes of the historical drama drop? 

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a new 10-episode sequel series from Starz that follows an alternate timeline.

In this version, Ashur survives and kills Spartacus. As a reward, he is given control of the same gladiator school that once enslaved him. The show is set in ancient Rome. It takes place in bloody arenas and dangerous political games.

Ashur becomes a new dominus, or master. He rises using cruelty, lies, and power. Rome’s elites despise him. The gladiators under his control may rebel at any time. At the center of the story is Achillia. She is a strong enslaved woman. Ashur forces her to become a gladiatrix. She becomes his deadliest weapon. But she may also become the spark of a rebellion inside his house.

Spartacus: House of Ashur premieres in the U.S. on Starz on Friday, December 5, 2025. The first two episodes drop together on the Starz channel and app. After that, new episodes air weekly into early 2026. In the U.S., viewers can watch Starz on TV and, Starz streaming apps.

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Release date schedule of Spartacus: House of Ashur

Spartacus: House of Ashur is landing on Friday, December 5, 2025. STARZ is kicking things off with a two-episode drop back-to-back that night. Episode one goes by the name Dominus, and right after that, you are getting Forsaken.

After that opener, you are looking at a new episode every Friday. Here’s how it’s shaking out:

- Dec 5: Dominus (Episode 1)

- Dec 5: Forsaken (Episode 2)

- Dec 12: Episode 3

- Dec 19: Episode 4

- Dec 26: Episode 5

- Jan 2: Episode 6

- Jan 9: Episode 7

- Jan 16: Episode 8

- Jan 23: Episode 9

- Jan 30-ish: Finale, Episode 10

So, the whole thing wraps up by the end of January 2026.

Timing-wise, episode one kicks off at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, and right after, at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, you get episode two. From there, every Friday, tune in at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT for the next chapter.

Now, where to watch? You have a few options: go to the STARZ app, catch it on the actual STARZ channel, or stream it through whatever service bundles STARZ in, such as Hulu add-ons and the like.

Also, STARZ runs about $10.99 a month, but new subscribers sometimes luck into promos or discounts.

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What is Spartacus: House of Ashur about?

Spartacus: House of Ashur is not a remake. It is a sequel set in an alternate history to the original series. The show is once more headed by Steven S. DeKnight, the original showrunner.

The series reintroduces Ashur, portrayed by Nick E. Tarabay. In the previous show, Ashur met a violent death. In the new timeline, Ashur lives. The Romans honor him for his assistance in suppressing the slave uprising. His honor is astounding: he receives the governance of the very gladiator school where he was previously a slave.

Now Ashur is free but deeply scarred. He must survive in the violent and political world of Rome. He uses power, lies, and gladiator fights to stay in control. The show introduces the first female gladiator in the franchise. This changes the rules of the arena. It also creates new conflicts, betrayals, and rivalries.

Spartacus: House of Ashur keeps the brutal style fans expect: Graphic violence, political schemes, and harsh Roman cruelty. Reviewers say the writing is now sharper and more political. The story delved deeper into Rome’s corruption and power games. The look and feel match the original dark, cinematic Spartacus style.

The original Spartacus series ran from 2010 to 2013 and became very popular with fans. People loved its violence, passion, drama, and bold characters. It depicted ancient Rome in a raw and brutal way.

Now, after more than ten years, Spartacus: House of Ashur brings that world back. But it tells the story in a new and surprising way. In the original show, fans rooted for Spartacus and the slave rebellion. They cheered for the underdog. Now the story is flipped.

Ashur was once a slave and a traitor. In this new series, he survives and gains power. Spartacus: House of Ashur now focuses on people who control power, not just those who fight it. This lets the series explore betrayal, identity, survival, and corruption. These themes are even darker and more complex than before.

Since the series also adds the first female gladiator in the franchise, this brings in new themes about gender, ambition, respect, and fighting for recognition in an unfair world. This makes the story feel modern and fresh.