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Britannia

2018 – 2021Show3 seasons27 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic705.5Rotten Tomatoes92%76%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic705.5Rotten Tomatoes92%76%

Summary

An epic drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army – determined and terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. Or so they say.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Britannia episodes

3 seasons · 27 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Woe to the Vanquished, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Secret Alliances, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Honor and Betrayals, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Judgement of the Gods, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Tractations, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 The Chosen One, 7.6
  7. S1 E7 Alone in the World, 7.2
  8. S1 E8 Initiation, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Pax Romana, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 Imperial Visit, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 May the Gods Speak, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Genesis, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Dark Game, 7.6
  5. S2 E5 My Sister, the Queen, 7.5
  6. S2 E6 The Eagle's Arms, 7.9
  7. S2 E7 Alliance of Dark Forces, 7.6
  8. S2 E8 A Painful Truth, 7.7
  9. S2 E9 The Crossroads, 7.6
  10. S2 E10 The Challenge, 7.7
  1. S3 E1 The Return of the Chosen One, 7.3
  2. S3 E2 The Moon Tree, 7.1
  3. S3 E3 War Chest, 7.1
  4. S3 E4 The Big Vision, 7.0
  5. S3 E5 Hemple's Machinations, 6.8
  6. S3 E6 A Precious Asset, 7.1
  7. S3 E7 The Viaduct, 7.0
  8. S3 E8 Vae Victis, 5.5

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Christoph Schrewe, Luke Watson, Metin Hüseyin
Written by
Jez Butterworth, Terry Cafolla, James Richardson
Produced by
Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Music by
Neil Davidge

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Facts

January 18, 2018 · August 24, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 18, 2018
Last aired
August 24, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Welsh, Latin
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

Alas, Poor Villain, Savage Piercings, I'm a Humanitarian +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Britannia?"

Questions about Britannia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Britannia?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Britannia streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Britannia worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Which season of Britannia is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Pax Romana (season 1, episode 9) at 8.0, and the lowest is Vae Victis (season 3, episode 8) at 5.5.

How long does it take to watch Britannia?

23 h

About 23 hours: 27 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching Britannia?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Britannia scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Britannia use?

Alas, Poor VillainSavage PiercingsI'm a HumanitarianHoly LanceNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Demonic PossessionBlack Eyes of EvilPoison and Cure GambitTargeted Human SacrificeMeaningful EchoThe Bad Guy WinsDeterminatorand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Alas, Poor Villain, Savage Piercings, and I'm a Humanitarian.