I exactly mirror your impressions of Auctus(?) - he wasn't memorable enough, and i only kind of realised he must have been Barca's hottie when Barca started creating when they were fighting. six eps is not enough to build a foundation.

I don't get Hairy Crixus - they'd established with Spartacus that they shaved them right from the beginning.

but hey - listen to me expecting historical accuracy!!!! I mean gladiators didn't fight to the death every time for god's sake.they were hugely valuable commodoties - and if they did- every week, there would be none left.