Poor Gannicus. Earlier in the episode, he says, "I'm no martyr on cross," which of course is a cruel foreshadowing because he is literally crucified at the end. Fans are going to be angry about this one. Why did you decide to make him a martyr who had to suffer this kind of death?
DeKnight: I think it's the perfect for him because here's the guy who said, "I'm not part of this cause" for so long. And then he does commit to it and he is one of the people who gets nailed to the cross. I think it's very symbolic. That and the final scene with Spartacus are the final two powerhouses of the episode. It's pretty dramatic