8 TV Shows That Owe Their Longevity To Boobs

2. Spartacus

It should just be assumed at this point that any cable TV show set in Ancient Rome is going to feature a whole lotta nudity. And based solely on historical accuracy, it would be unfair to suggest the show-runners cut down on the sex scenes just because it feels gratuitous in modern times. But it's also totally fair to believe producers of the show are using historical context as a crutch for delivering weak, increasingly thin stories each week.

Unlike the eerily similar Rome (or even I, Claudius, a short-lived BBC production from the 70s), Spartacus never pretends to get those other aspects of its period right. No, its focus is entirely on the savage violence and excessive sex, which are not just Spartacus' bread and butter...they're the whole damn sandwich. It was rare for a character to wear clothes at all, even if the scene was taking place in a public forum where yes, even Ancient Romans would put on a concealing toga or tunic.

But hey, at least it wasn't gender biased. There were plenty of dongs being flaunted about in most episodes, as well.