7.4
Is Barbarians worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4).
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Barbarians is a mini-series on The History Channel which tells the story of the most barbaric tribes of the early and late Middle Ages. Two series have currently been produced, each consisting of four episodes. This program tells about what the groups did, who they conquered, and how they fell. Clancy Brown narrated both seasons.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- Graphic violence bothers you
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
December 22, 2004 · March 7, 2007 · Ended
- First aired
- December 22, 2004
- Last aired
- March 7, 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 8 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
Tropes
Killed Mid-Sentence, He Knows Too Much, Chekhov's Gun +9
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Barbarians worth watching?"
Questions about Barbarians
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Barbarians okay for kids?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Barbarians?
6 h
About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2007.
What tropes does Barbarians use?
Killed Mid-SentenceHe Knows Too MuchChekhov's GunWe ARE Struggling TogetherDemoted to ExtraSarcastic ConfessionWham ShotHappily AdoptedVillainous BSoDTactful TranslationBilingual BackfireRewarded as a Traitor Deservesand 39 more
TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Killed Mid-Sentence, He Knows Too Much, and Chekhov's Gun.