Starz needs to let this franchise die. 'House of Ashur' feels like a weird fanfiction 'what if' scenario rather than a real show. The original series had stakes—freedom vs. slavery. This just feels like 'The Real Housewives of Capua' with more swords. Without the emotional weight of Andy Whitfield (RIP) or the brotherhood of Crixus, it’s just empty spectacle. We didn't need to see Ashur win.