Sign up
Trailer

Barbarians Rising

2016Show1 season4 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDocumentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–57%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes–57%

Summary

Told from the perspective of the rebel leaders, the series chronicles a wave of rebellions against absolute power by those the Roman Empire called “barbarians” – tribes they viewed as beyond the fringe of civilization that lived a brutish and violent existence.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Barbarians Rising episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Resistance, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Rebellion, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Revenge, 8.0
  4. S1 E4 Ruin, 7.9

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Maurice Sweeney, Declan O'Dwyer, Simon George
Written by
Lindsay Shapero, Declan O'Dwyer, Alexander Emmert
Produced by
Chloë Leland, Michael Waterhouse

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 2016 · June 27, 2016 · Ended

First aired
June 6, 2016
Last aired
June 27, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Bulgaria, United States, Spain
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Blood Knight, Actually Pretty Funny, The Caligula +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbarians Rising?"

Questions about Barbarians Rising

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbarians Rising?

PrimeHISTORY Vault

In the United States, Barbarians Rising streams on Prime and HISTORY Vault. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Barbarians Rising worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Barbarians Rising okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Barbarians Rising?

6 h

About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 84 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

What tropes does Barbarians Rising use?

Blood KnightActually Pretty FunnyThe CaligulaRape Is a Special Kind of EvilMole in ChargePyrrhic VictoryHistorical Hero UpgradeHistorical Badass UpgradeBlack VikingsArtistic License – HistoryVestigial EmpireAx-Crazyand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Blood Knight, Actually Pretty Funny, and The Caligula.