The flesh to loincloth ratio (not to mention the sex to violence ratio) is about to diminish significantly on Starz: The historical period drama "Spartacus" will come to an end next season.

The series that helped put the premium cable channel on people's radar will see the last of its fictional battles unfold in its third season, “Spartacus: War of the Damned." 

“The fans have been tremendously supportive of our show,” says creator and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight.  “We did not come to this decision lightly.  It was an extremely difficult and emotional decision for my partners and I.  Yet, in the end, the story was best served by rolling all of the remaining action and drama of Spartacus' journey into one stunningly epic season that will be extremely satisfying for everyone who's been along for the ride."

Its most recent season, "Spartacus Vengeance," averaged more than 6 million viewers each week, according to the network. The series, which airs in 150 countries in more than 15 languages, has had to face its own set of battles since its debut two years ago. Its star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after the first season, putting a second season on pause. Instead, a prequel, "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," aired sans Whitfield. The role of the Roman gladiator eventually was turned over to Liam McIntyre for the show's second season, following Whitfield's death last year.

“Spartacus: War of the Damned” is currently in production in New Zealand. The 10-episode season is scheduled to air in January.

Source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2012/06/spartacus-to-end-starz.html

Once again the gods spread the cheeks to ram cock in fucking ass...

That's too bad. I really enjoy the show.

omfg i really just read the first time that he died and what the reason for the prequel was. omfg...

It wasn't cancelled. The Creator decided to end it due to it's repetitive nature. The Story of Spartacus has essentially been told. He did not want to drag it out any longer having the Romans advance and Spartacus move, Romans advance and Spartacus move etc. etc.

Basically what superman said. It wasn't cancelled, this was done because the creator believes the story has been told and its time to wrap up.

Besides anyone that knows the story of spartacus would know that this season has the potential to be the best one of all.

LOLOL!!

It was an entertaining show, and it will be missed. Oh, and I wouldnt believe that stuff about the show being repetitive, it's all about the benjamins!! And the show mustnt have been making any.

The second season sucked anyway and fucked up some of the main characters.

Hmm it hasn't really been "canceled" more like "ended"

So this season will actually end the storyline? If not, I curse the gods!