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The response to the trailer and the concept has been overwhelmingly negative from many quarters. Critics and fans alike have expressed confusion and frustration over the decision to revamp Spartacus with no returning protagonist, especially given the show's historical setting and established characters.
Many accuse the new series of pandering to modern social justice narratives—adding racial and gender diversity without regard for the original story's context. Social media posts and comment sections are filled with disdain, with some describing the series as "Woman King in the arena," and others highlighting how the change seems disconnected from the original Spartacus narrative.