I’m still reeling from last week’s episode of Spartacus: House of Ashur. In my opinion, episode 8 shocked us with the Starz show’s most brutal death yet, as Celadus (Dan Hamill) fell victim to the House of Proculus’ newly acquired female gladiator.

It’s all a plot to build up to Achillia’s (Tenika Davis) triumphant return to the arena, but now she’s lost her love and biggest cheerleader. Even worse, Tarchon (Jordi Webber) is choosing to make her life even more difficult.