Perhaps it's the kid in me (no he is not available for privates) but I love this show! In particular I am in love with the slave Grumio everything he says is so hilarious (to me) & just so deadpan.
When he nabs sacrificial meat from the temple for dinner & his is owner gets upset Grumio's response? "The gods aren't hungry or, you know, real."
When he finds a baby in the trash: "I named her Binny because that's where I found her & also I don't want her to forget where she came from."
The plebs' boss Flavia is hilarious & she should have her own show!
Plus there are some great gay bits. One funny scene where guys are sticking their dicks into a wall & thinking it's women on the other side. Another whole story line in an episode where the hot character, Stylax, gets a "patron".
Musically I have never been a fan of ska but who knew a show set in Ancient Rome with an all ska soundtrack would make me develop more than just a tolerance for ska? http://youtu.be/ZaLFvPawv2Y