Before I go into my favorite scene, I just want to mention that may favorite single shot would have to be when Spartacus had jumped in the air from Crixus' shield with the sun setting in the background. That was a mindblowing shot that I wished I had framed on my wall.
As for my favorite scene, without a doubt, my favorite scene would have to be when Andy gives his speech at the end of "Kill Them All." This has to be considered the best scene of the series hands down. Here are the multiple reasons why.
Andy did a great job at emoting during that speech. You felt every word he said. And it really helped that Andy was blessed with a strong and resonant voice. The voice of Andy made the words all the more powerful. Another reason this scene was powerful is that this was the first time we saw Spartacus giving a speech to his brothers. By Season 2, Spartacus was giving a speech in every other episode so the speeches began to lose their luster. But in Season 1, witnessing a Spartacus speech for the first time felt truly epic.
For sentimental reasons, the scene is by far the most touching scene in the series. I was already in awe when I watched the scene for the first time, but the scene carries more emotional weight now than before. And the reason is because when you're watching Andy give the speech, you're witnessing his last moment as Spartacus. After the speech scene, you never get to see Andy again as Spartacus. This is why the scene carries even more emotional weight now than it did when I first watched it.
Spartacus is an all time great series. Therefore, there are a lot great scenes in the three seasons and prequel. But IMO, nothing can top Andy's speech at the end of "Kill Them All." Andy's emotional depth, his gifted voice, and physical presence made for a magnificent scene. And the fact that you're witnessing Andy's last moment as Spartacus just makes the scene even more powerful and heart-wrenching.
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