The new episode of Spartacus: House of Ashur will not air this week as originally expected. Starz has moved the release of Episode 8 to Friday, January 23, 2026, following a one-week break in the schedule. Fans in the United States can watch the episode at its usual time, 8 PM Central Standard Time, on the Starz network and app.
The network did not provide a specific reason for the schedule change. Instead of a new episode on January 16, Starz aired a documentary special titled “The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast: Tale of Two Brothers” in the show’s time slot.
Spartacus House of Ashur Episode 8 Story Details and Episode Title
The upcoming eighth episode of the season is officially titled “Horizons.” An official logline for the episode states: “Achillia prepares for her return to the arena, while Ashur faces a devastating setback.”
This suggests major developments for the two central characters. In the previous episode, Ashur’s plan to gain control of a rival estate fell apart. He then made a dangerous deal with Cornelia, the wife of Julius Caesar, which collapsed at a public auction. This forced Ashur and his ally Cossutia to set a trap for their rival, Proculus.
Meanwhile, the gladiator Achillia is training for her return to combat despite a significant hand injury. Her training with Celadus has stirred difficult memories from her past, affecting her focus. Episode 8 will see her step back into the arena under this pressure.
“Achillia prepares for her return to the arena, while Ashur faces a devastating setback.”
The season is confirmed to have a total of ten episodes, making “Horizons” the beginning of the final story stretch.
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How and Where to Watch Episode 8 of Spartacus House of Ashur
For viewers in the United States, the primary platform for watching new episodes is Starz. Episode 8 will debut on the Starz cable channel at 8 PM CST on Friday, January 23. It will also be available immediately for streaming on the Starz app and through Starz subscriptions on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
International fans have different options. In the United Kingdom, the series is available on MGM+. This service can be accessed as a standalone app or as an add-on channel through an Amazon Prime Video subscription. In regions like Mexico, the show is listed on streaming guides as being available on MGM+ channels and for free with certain Amazon Prime Video promotions.
The series is rated TV-MA for its intense graphic content, which includes strong violence and adult themes.
Main Cast and Characters of Spartacus House of Ashur
The series features a mix of returning actors from the original Spartacus saga and new faces. The story is an alternate timeline where the scheming Ashur survived the events of the original series.
The main cast includes:
- Nick E. Tarabay as Ashur, the former slave now running the gladiator school.
- Tenika Davis as Achillia, the fierce Nubian gladiatrix Ashur recruits as his champion.
- Graham McTavish as Korris, the Doctore (trainer) of the ludus.
- Claudia Black as Cossutia, a powerful Roman noblewoman with her own ambitions.
- Ivana Baquero as Messia, a servant and friend to Hilara.
- Jamaica Vaughan as Hilara, Ashur’s personal servant and lover.
- Jordi Webber as Tarchon, a proud gladiator and rival to Achillia.
Notable guest stars include Lucy Lawless, who reprises her original role as Lucretia in a vision, and Jackson Gallagher as a young, calculating Julius Caesar.
The series is created by Steven S. DeKnight, who also served as the showrunner for the original Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The director for Episode 8 is listed as Toa Fraser, with the script written by Henry G.M. Jones.
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