Do I need to watch the original Spartacus before House of Ashur?

Familiarity with the original Spartacus series helps you appreciate the callbacks and character history, but House of Ashur is designed to introduce new viewers to Ashur's world. Returning fans will get the most out of it.

Spartacus: House of Ashur dub dare? Farsi dub hast?

Yes — K-Time has the full series with Persian dubbing available, so you can watch every episode comfortably in Farsi without needing subtitles. Persian subtitles are also available if you prefer them.

Koja bebinam Spartacus House of Ashur online?

You can watch it directly on K-Time at ktime.app — through your browser on a computer, on your TV via the Android TV app, or on your phone. No VPN is required and there is no geo-blocking for diaspora viewers.

Is Ashur a Persian character in the show?

In the original Spartacus series, Ashur was written as a Syrian-origin character with a conniving, politically sharp personality. House of Ashur continues that tradition, placing this complex character at the center of the ancient Roman world.

Spartacus: House of Ashur

Name: Spartacus: House of Ashur
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025
Cast: Nick E. Tarabay, Graham McTavish, Tenika Davis, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero

Director: Rick Jacobson, Robyn Grace, Maja Vrvilo

Cast: Nick E. Tarabay, Graham McTavish, Tenika Davis, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a 2025 American drama series directed by Rick Jacobson, Robyn Grace, and Maja Vrvilo, continuing the world of the beloved Spartacus franchise by following the cunning Syrian slave-turned-gladiator Ashur beyond the point where audiences once believed his story had ended.

What is Spartacus: House of Ashur about?

Set in the brutal arena world of ancient Rome, the series picks up with Ashur — a scheming, calculating survivor who escaped death on the slopes of Vesuvius at the close of the original saga's second chapter. Stripped of the certainty that once defined his fate, Ashur must rebuild his position in a world of gladiatorial politics, uneasy alliances, and ruthless power plays. The House of Ashur follows him as he maneuvers through rival factions, betrayals from unexpected quarters, and the ever-present shadow of the ludus that shaped him. With Rome's hierarchy pressing down from above and the arena floor threatening from below, every move Ashur makes carries the weight of survival — and the promise of an ambition that has never fully been extinguished.

Cast & crew

Nick E. Tarabay, who played the original Ashur in the Spartacus series, anchors the show with a performance built on sly menace and sharp wit. He is joined by Graham McTavish, a veteran of large-scale historical and fantasy productions, and Claudia Black, whose screen presence adds gravity to the political intrigue. Tenika Davis, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero, Jordi Webber, and India Shaw-Smith round out a cast built for ensemble drama.

Context & significance

The Spartacus franchise has long held a loyal following among Persian-speaking viewers, particularly those in the diaspora who grew up with the original series' mix of ancient-world politics, gladiatorial action, and morally complex characters. Ashur was always a standout in that original run — a Persian-origin character navigating power from a position of calculated cunning rather than brute strength, which resonated with many viewers who rarely saw that kind of character at the center of Western epic storytelling. House of Ashur gives that character his own stage. The series is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible for viewers who want to watch in their native language without any language barrier.

Where & how to watch

Spartacus: House of Ashur is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching and cancel anytime.