It’s official! The Korris (Graham McTavish) and Opiter (Arlo Gibson) ship has sailed, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
The Spartacus: House of Ashur premiere teased their chemistry so subtly you might have thought you were imagining it. But now, it’s undeniable.
I guess it’s time to start picking ship names and whatnot. #Korriter? #Kopiter? Since I spotted them first, I’m claiming it: Kopiter.
As a gay couple, they couldn’t be more different. From their tribes in today’s queer culture to their social class in ancient Rome. On paper, they shouldn’t work, but in practice, they’re irresistible.
In Spartacus: House of Ashur Season 1 Episode 3, “Unworthy,” they go on their first date. In true Spartacus style, no one asks each other out, but the grind pushes them in the same direction, and suddenly, Korris is smiling like a kid in a candy store.
Opiter Swoops in to Save the Day — But Be Careful, Pretty Boy
Korris is not exactly hiding his sexuality, but since their first meeting, Opiter has been doing most of the heavy-lifting. All Korris has to do is look rough and hot with that deep voice of his, and Opiter is completely undone.
He uses all the weapons in his arsenal when they meet in the underground fights, where Korris has laid a trap at Ashur’s request.
Opiter cannot stop himself when he sees Korris and offers to save the day, even though Korris claims to have been cheated.
It’s not a direct business transaction because why stick to business when you can have pleasure too?
Photo: Matt Klitscher/StarzOpiter is part of the Roman elite, so his taste is refined. From expensive wines to handsome men, he knows what he wants, and right now, he wants to make a good impression.
While Korris has a job to do, he lets loose and enjoys the moment. So he does have teeth under that beard? Was that a smile after being complimented for the umpteenth time?
Korris is impressed. Not only does Opiter like him, but he wants him too. Opiter doesn’t think of Korris as a slave, and that means everything to him since all Roman elites consider him one.
When Korris says, ‘You are not what expectations conjured,’ they’re the truest words he’s spoken since they met.
Smooth Sailing Romance? Not on Spartacus
Despite Kopiter hitting all the right notes, there is a problem. Intentions have been hidden, and since the truth always comes to light, it might break them.
Korris is essentially a spy, sent by his Dominus to gather intel. Sure, there are some rising feelings for Opiter, but he hasn’t admitted them yet, and they are not his primary goal.
Opiter, on the other hand, is all in and wants to offer Korris the world. Or does he?
In Spartacus, loyalties are not guaranteed, and most will betray each other for a better deal. Relationships are leveraged, and some have sharper skills than others. Even at his young age, Opiter possesses insight older people lack.
Could he have another game afoot? What of Korris? Will Opiter be the person he betrays, or will it be Ashur?
What do you think? Will Kopiter survive Rome’s corruption, or is betrayal inevitable?
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