Why is there a new naevia in spartacus

The new actress doesn't cut it. Not her fault really. Starz should have made more of an effort to re-sign Brandt. Neavia was her character. She put her stamp all over it. The new actress seems like a completely different character. Sorry Starz, you blew it. If you couldn't replace her properly, you should have written her out. This re-casting is really throwing off my viewing of the show.

The new "Naevia" is really horrible. She can only whine and act poorly. I used to like Naevia and take an interest into her love story with Crixus, but now nothing feels right about it. Absolutely miscast, and it ruined the "Revenge on Ashur" showdown.

That scene sucked big time in all ways, and starz really blew it, the character would have been better off by killing her than turning her into an utterly anti-climatic annoyance. Love the series, though, and can't wait for the final season killing Naevia in Episode 1, I hope. Happy to see Cynthia Addai Robinson is prospering in her career, despite her initial haters. The old naevia was the perfect love match for crixus and their love story increased crixsus popularity among the viewers.

The new one Love the show. He is gorgious man,real man,i admire Manu Bennet,he is very talented actor. In one of her darkest moments, she almost seems to contemplate suicide, but suddenly tells Crixus that she wants to learn how to fight, to prevent anyone else from taking advantage of her.

In the ensuing weeks, Naevia proves herself to be a capable swordswomen, and the romance between herself and Crixus begins to blossom once more and they rekindle their physical romance by making love. When Publius Varinius and his army attack the temple, Naevia shows off her skill with the bow by killing several soldiers with ease which serves as the first major victory over the romans. This is short-lived as Glaber and his army storm the Rebel camp thanks to Ashur , which sees many rebels killed and Spartacus and his remaining followers are forced to retreat up to the barren, rocky top of Mt.

Realizing their desperate situation, Saxa , Lugo , Nemetes and a few other Germans decide to make a brash attempt to overpower the Roman soldiers at the base of the mountain - which is a miserable failure, resulting in only a few making it back alive, thanks to Spartacus' intervention.

Unfortunately, Mira is hit by an axe and barely survives the journey back to the mountain's peak. Naevia hurries to her friend's side, but it is too late; she dies in Spartacus' arms.

Meanwhile, Ilithyia and Lucretia travel to meet with Glaber. During the trip, Lucretia reveals that she has been promised to Ashur, and the two plot to get rid of him by telling Glaber that Ashur betrayed him by telling Seppia about who murdered her brother. After his supposed betrayal is revealed to Glaber, Ashur is sent to bargain with Spartacus, claiming that Glaber will release the other Rebels in exchange for Spartacus ' life.

They don't agree to his terms, but Crixus intends to fight him for all the wrongs that he is done. The others have no qualms about the fight, but Naevia steps in and says she wants to make him pay for what he has done to her.

Although she has become skilled with a sword, she is no match for Ashur and he easily gets the best of her. His cocky attitude proves to be his downfall, however, and Naevia is able to slice his neck, eventually severing his head off albeit with three blows.

Naevia and Crixus embrace as Spartacus makes plans to attack the Roman army by surprise. Using vines found on the mountain, the Rebels craft four ropes long enough for four men to scale the mountain. Spartacus, Crixus , Agron and Gannicus make it down the mountain side and are able to use the catapults against the Romans, causing massive damage to there camp.

The fire balls signal the others to climb down the mountain lead by Oenomaus , and soon Glaber and his remaining men are being over run.

Glaber retreats back to the abandoned temple , but the Rebels soon follow, and attack Glaber's remaining forces. Naevia kills many soldiers and watches as Glaber duels Spartacus before he is eventually killed by the latter. Spartacus informs the Rebels, including Naevia and Crixus, that now they will have an army and take on the full force of Rome.

Naevia is one of the many rebels to proudly cheer on Spartacus after his declaration and their victory. In the months following the defeat of Glaber at Vesuvius , Naevia has become a more capable and skilled warrior serving as Crixus' new second in command in the rebellion.

She partakes in the victorious battle against Cossinius ' and Furius ' forces, and joins Crixus in celebration in the aftermath. After the battle, the Rebels receive word that a Roman unit lingers close to their encampment; Naevia becomes the centerpiece for an ambush, luring and swiftly killing the units as they approach her. The slain Romans are revealed to be a messenger unit, carrying word that Marcus Crassus is assembling an army of 10, to face them.

They also learn that Cossinius and Furius have fled to a nearby villa. Spartacus quickly hatches a plan that sees Gannicus , Crixus and himself, sneaking into the villa at night. The plan makes Naevia worry for the safety of Crixus , but her worries are set aside when the group successfully invade the villa and kill Cossinius and Furius. When Spartacus realizes that his band of Rebels, which now number in the thousands, will need better provisions for the winter, he creates a plan to take a nearby city.

The Rebels storm the city of Sinuessa , effectively exterminating nearly every Roman in the city, leaving but a few alive. Naevia, among other Rebels, believes they should all be killed, an opinion of which Spartacus does not agree.

Her life of servitude, coupled with the horrible mistreatment she suffered after being thrown out of The House of Batiatus have made her bitter and angry - she is unable to look upon any Roman with empathy. Naevia has learned that she can not trust anyone, regardless of how they appear. She is quick to strike at Ulpianus , a Roman baker who so desperately wanted bread for his pregnant wife, and who may or may not have been reaching for a sword instead.

Her hatred of Romans also led her to attack and brutally kill Attius , who may or may not have helped hide the Roman prisoners. She reveals to Crixus that after being sent away, she was taken in by a dominus who bathed, clothed and fed her - she thought herself in a dream for he was so kind to her. Naevia recounts that the man then showed a darker side, taking her to place outside the villa where he could sexually torture her. Naevia enjoying the games of the Roman captives.

Later it's discovered that it was Laeta who was hiding the Romans, this leads to Gannicus becoming furious with Naevia for the killing of his innocent friend Attius. Gannicus appears at the plaza and confronts her, by telling her what really happened. Though surprised, Naevia justifies her killing of Attius which causes Gannicus to angrily curse her which sends Crixus into a rage, leading him to charge at Gannicus and start a fight.

Gannicus overwhelms Crixus despite aid from other Rebels, resulting in Naevia grabbing a stone and smashing it on the back of Gannicus' head, knocking him out. After this she, Nemetes and Lysiscus convince Crixus to massacre the Romans in the street. They are almost nearly successful and Crixus nearly kills Laeta for her deceit until Spartacus arrives and intervenes. Naevia tells him of Laeta's actions as Gannicus who awoke confirms it while discreetly admonishing Naevia as he mentioned he didn't deserve his death.

Crixus tells Spartacus to kill Laeta as he nearly considers but doesn't instead reprimanding and stripping Crixus of his leadership. Spartacus then orders the surviving romans to be put in his villa or deal with consequences from him. After which Naevia expresses to Crixus, that while she is indebted to Spartacus for all his help, she now doubts the path they take with Crixus remarking that it may be time for them to find their own path.

When Crixus discovers that Spartacus has left the city without his knowledge. Naevia goes to the villa with him to confront Agron , who remains loyal. After this she and Crixus see Roman scouts coming and starts to rally the population to attack until Spartacus appears and demoralize them. As Spartacus opens the gate to free the Roman prisoners, she is seeing bullying them with the other Rebels, spitting on them.

During the city's evacuation she talks to Gannicus to offer her apologies saying "Your friend the blacksmith, though he forced my hand, I know now, he did not deserve such a fate. Crixus and Naevia in a tent tending to her wounds. She later appears with Crixus, Lugo , Brictius and Nasir to assist Spartacus and Gannicus fighting the Romans and the pirates at the docks.

When the Romans begin the assault on the city she and Crixus believe they should stay and fight, but Spartacus instead leads them away and into the frosted mountains. In the mountains she talks about retaking the city, to which Spartacus replies; "the city is lost".

Naevia accompanies Spartacus, Crixus and their small group of Rebels towards a Roman camp near their camp and is soon stabbed in the leg, and Spartacus carries her back on his shoulders. Back in the Rebel encampment, Naevia heals her wounds in a tent while the other Rebels prepare for the upcoming snow storm. Crixus and Spartacus try to comfort her, but ultimately the two come into disagreement over the incident, with Crixus blaming Spartacus for the injuries.

Later, after Spartacus' plans of using the dead to reach and pass through the wall is set in motion, she joins the battle, killing many Romans with her skill with the bow, trained by Mira herself.

The Rebels then breach the wall and escape the ridge. Naevia fighting Romans. As Spartacus flees from Melia Ridge Crassus pushes his legions in pursuit. Naevia assists Spartacus and the other gladiators in killing the Romans who had caught up to them. After the battle she and Crixus share a moment in their tent, discussing the future. Naevia reveals to Crixus that the only thing she wishes is to send more Romans to the afterlife.

When Crixus confesses that he does not deserve a woman such as her, she replies that he is the only man that truly does. When Crixus decides to part from Spartacus she accompanies him as he sets towards Rome.

Alongside Crixus, Agron, and thousands of others they leave a path of blood towards Rome. As they approach Rome she is seen in the front of the line, ready to charge against Arrius. She is one of the most skilled fighters in the battle against Arrius. Once Crixus kills Arius she tells Crixus he is a god. Naevia watches in horror as Crixus is stabbed from behind. Before they charge, she reminds Crixus that he is The Undefeated Gaul, and that he should show them why. When Caesar challenges Crixus, Caesar gains advantage.

Naevia charges at. Crixus beheaded, seen in Naevia's eye reflection. She is knocked over by Caesar. She is forced to watch as Tiberius beheads Crixus. Naevia and Crixus share their last moment looking into each other eyes.

When Spartacus speaks with the other Rebel leaders Nasir tells him that a rider approaches, At first they think it is a Roman, but as they look more closely they realize it is Naevia, who is holding Crixus' severed head. Naevia during her fight with Tiberius. After Spartacus captures Tiberius and his men he decides to kill them in a night of games, as a tribute to the fallen Rebels. He informs Naevia of Tiberius being Crassus' son and capture, he tells her she will be given a chance to kill him and she agrees to his offer.

When it is Tiberius' turn, Naevia has the honor of fighting him. However, during the fight Caesar arrives to offer a trade Rebels for Tiberius' life; Spartacus is first hesitant but finally agrees to it. Just before she tries to behead Tiberius, Spartacus stops Naevia and tells her of the trade, telling her that it is her choice.

She lets Tiberius live, but tells him she will have his life someday, only for Kore to kill him before he is released. After the tribute games Naevia burns Crixus' severed head to honor him and the dead. Each Rebel calls out the name of they loved ones who have fallen, she shouts and finally all chant Crixus ' name. Naevia chooses to fight Crassus and his army leting those less able to slip from Roman grasp. She tells Spartacus that they were ready for journy to the mountines. Naevia is killed by Caesar.

In the final battle, Naevia kills many Romans, using Tiberius' sword. She sees Caesar and tries to kill him, but misses, only cutting his arm. Caesar turns and after a brief fight he slashes her leg, causing her to fall to her knees. She makes one last attempt to strike him, but he grabs her arm, stopping her. He remarks that her sword doesn't belong to her, as he rips it from her grasp, and plunges it into the back of her neck, killing her. Her death is witnessed by Gannicus, who had just seen the death of Saxa also, which angers him even more.

This leads to Gannicus engaging Caesar in battle once more. How to breathe again. How to live. How to fight! So that no man will ever lay hands on me against my will. And the girl whose name was robbed may reclaim it. It is no easy thing, to cleave a man's head from his shoulders in one blow. What is your purpose so near rebel encampment? Who else is with you? Who is with you? True intent shrouded behind mask of kind and gentle face.