Capua burns! As Crixus, Rhaskos, and Oenomaus face their execution ad gladium, Spartacus plots their rescue and escape. Gannicus, broken and apathetic after being declared “Libertus,” returns to face his brothers in the arena. And Glabber, aware of the machinations of Ilithiya, Verinius, and Albinus, makes a desperate attempt to retain his power and position.