Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 is the 'first time we really understand' its most underrated villain, says star

Warning: spoilers for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 ahead.

I could have bet all the money in the world, and I still wouldn't have correctly guessed how Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 ended. In the final scene, wealthy Roman Opiter (Arlo Gibson), who has been having a secret romantic relationship with Korris (Graham McTavish), is killed by the Brothers Ferox.

Opiter isn't the only victim, either. His entire house and servants are all wiped out before Opiter even gets home, with his own death acted out in mischievous shadows, like a horror movie.

Why? To get revenge on Dominus Ashur (Nick E Tarabay) after he publicly showed them up earlier in episode 6. Hitting Korris where it hurts is another pleasing side effect, with Korris acting as Ashur's Doctore.

It's easy to get caught up in Opiter's death, but what does this actually mean for the Brothers Ferox? I spoke to Leigh Gill (Satyrus) about what the Spartacus: House of Ashur scene means for things to come... and let's just say things are getting ugly.

Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 6 sets the scene for the Brothers Ferox in episode 7

"It all builds up to that moment," Gill tells me. "Obviously, the Brothers Ferox are Gladiators, but you still start to see that we're used for a bit more than that. They do a lot of evil deeds. But I think throughout that, and even outside of the arena, you see how we all work together and find our own ways of defeating opponents a lot bigger than us.

"I think that's the thing throughout, is the brotherhood between them. They're both very big episodes for us, six and seven. I think that's the first time when you start to understand why Satyrus has been so nasty and loud and outspoken the whole time. He's got the responsibility as the big brother to protect the other two. And I think the smallest dog always barks the loudest."

That's certainly one way of putting it, especially as actions always have consequences. Korris and Ashur are going to react badly to Opiter's death (as they should), making the Brothers Ferox target number one. Without giving anything away, Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 7 is definitely one that cannot be missed.

"Satyrus suddenly realized a lot of his emotion was for show and to maintain the reputation that they had. So I think that's what was keeping him alive," Gill adds.

"He always finds his own way of doing things. I think he is a villain, but I think he's quite a likable villain. It's always quite comical. He's like a Chihuahua fully convinced that whether his opponent is a Rottweiler or a Great Dane, the Chihuahua still thinks he can win."

Something tells me Satyrus' next moves might not be as straightforward as that.

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