Deadliest Warrior
About the Show
Wondering what civilization possessed the greatest, most feared fighters? Spike TV thought you might be so they created this historical narrative series that each week culminates with a battle between two warrior groups, among them the Vikings, Genghis Kahn's Mongols, Japanese samurais, Aztec warriors, Roman gladiators and Navy SEALs. Also, experts use computer graphics to provide insight into what made these warriors so effective, and they analyze everything from their weapons to how they killed.
Genre: Showcase Suspense
Creator: Gary Tarpinian, Tim Prokop
Original Airdate: 2009-2011
Episode Guide
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S01E01
Gladiator vs. Apache
An Apache - the greatest stealth fighter in American History, versus a Gladiator - crowd-thrilling killer of ancient Rome. It's stone versus steel, devious against direct, surprise versus slaughter, as these two go toe to toe in a no-holds barred battle to the death.
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S01E02
Viking vs. Samurai
Viking versus Samurai. The savage Scandinavian raider that plundered Europe for three hundred years, against the blinding speed and skill of Japan's elite warrior class. It's power versus speed, ax against sword, berserk rage against precision, as these heavily armored legends face off in a battle to the death.