| Metellus | ||
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| First appearance | S3E01: Enemies of Rome | |
| Last appearance | N/A | |
| Profession | Senator | |
| Race | Roman | |
| Relationships | Marcus Licinius Crassus (Ally) Cossinius (Ally, deceased) Furius (Ally, deceased) | |
| Status | Active | |
| Actor/Actress | Colin Moy | |
Metellus is a senator of Rome.
He represents the Senate in his politcal affairs and quickly wishes to see an end to the rebellion.
Appearance
Metellus is a middle aged man with cropped dark brown hair. He usually wears clothing complimenting his rank as a senator.
Personality
Straight forward and serious, Metellus handles most situations in a business-like manner. He is not fond of Marcus Crassus, wanting only to use him for his position and power.
War of the Damned
Metellus is first seen speaking to Cossinius and Furius after their defeat by Spartacus and his army. Cossinius informs Metellus of Spartacus' rapidly growing army and conquests. With Rome's resources exhausted by other political matters, the men agree to consult Marcus Crassus for aid. Metellus offers Crassus command under Cossinius and Furius in exchange for 10,000 soliders, to which Crassus agrees. After the fall of Cossinius and Furius, Metellus returns to Crassus, granting him the rank of Imperator and sole command of the war against Spartacus.
Metellus is next seen on horseback in full armour towards Crassus in the Roman encampment.
Trivia
- Metellus may be based on the historical Lucius Caecilius Metellus, whom held the office of Praetor in 71 BC and consul in 68 BC.
Quotes
"Such chaos and death at the hands of a fucking slave"
- —Metellus to Cossinius
"Let us move from clouded past and turn eye towards pressing future. Sole command-in-charge to bring Spartacus to deserved end is now yours. Along with the title of Imperator, if you so wish it."
- —Metellus to Crassus