Starz’ canceled “Spartacus” will fight again: Syfy will replay the original 39 episodes of the gladiator drama.
The series, which ran for three seasons on Starz, ended in 2013.The three seasons and a six-part prequel will begin airing on Syfy on Thursday, June 26. It joins such acquisitions as “Lost Girl,” “Bitten,” “Continuum” and the upcoming “The Almighty Johnsons,” “Z-Nation” and “Olympus.”
“Our strategy of acquiring hit shows to complement our premium original scripted series has really resonated with our audience,” said Chris Regina, senior vice president of Programming for Syfy. “With its action-soaked storylines and powerful characters, Spartacus will be a dynamic addition to our schedule.”