Plot Synopsis

In the year 9 AD, several Germanic tribes unite to challenge the almost invincible Roman legions in a legendary battle: The battle in the Teutoburg Forest that changes the history of Europe. At the center of this bloody clash are three childhood friends who are linked by a tragic fate. They become the all-important force in the fight against the superior Roman power. Her path is marked by loyalty and betrayal, love and hate -- and ultimately proves to be a dramatic test of a friendship between three young people. The Cheruscan prince's daughter Thusnelda and the simple warrior Folkwin are secretly a couple. But soon the two are challenged in a completely different way: the Roman occupiers under governor Varus extort crushing tributes from the Germanic tribes, which are too enemies to defend themselves together. Thusnelda and Folkwin decide to act on their own and humiliate the empire in a daring night-and-fog act. To avenge the shame, the Roman governor sends out his foster son. But the young Roman officer has a secret that connects him closely with Thusnelda and Folkwin. Torn between the two hearts beating in his chest, the young man has to choose one side -- and betray the other. The three become the driving force behind the uprising, which unites the divided tribes into an army. Together they deliver one last battle to the superior Roman superpower, which will also change the lives of the three friends forever. Netflix released the six-episode first season on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT.
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The sophomore season of BARBARIANS debuted on Friday, October 21, 2022, as Netflix released the entire six-episode new season. A year after Varus' defeat, a new Roman general gets settled in Germania as Ari seeks to become king of all the tribes -- but a rival stands in his way. Season 2 opens with Ari suspecting the Romans of rebuilding their forces, so he seeks the help of an eastern tribal chief, Marbod. Ari's brother, Flavus, arrives in Germania. Then, a friend comes to Thusnelda's aid when she infiltrates the Roman camp. Without Ari knowing, Marbod meets with Tiberius in a bid to secure peace.