Britannia

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jan 24, 2018
    40
    The modernisms are amusing, and they invite us to take Britannia as a sendup--but then the series doesn’t commit to that approach, as it lapses back into straight-up battle drama. It’s trashy, but, perhaps, not trashy enough.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 46
  3. Negative: 14 out of 46
  1. shoulderoforion
    Jan 28, 2018
    4
    This show was a mess. Interesting premise, Romans v Celts & Druids is right up my alley, but this is a really nice looking lesser production,This show was a mess. Interesting premise, Romans v Celts & Druids is right up my alley, but this is a really nice looking lesser production, with some really awful direction, and a meandering story, that really never gets anywhere in 9 (10) episodes. I can't see this gaining enough traction to warrant a second season. Coulda been so much better done.… Full Review »
  2. Prosmooth
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    Obviously it doesn't have the production values of Game of Thrones, but I have to be honest. I enjoyed it nearly as much as the first seasonObviously it doesn't have the production values of Game of Thrones, but I have to be honest. I enjoyed it nearly as much as the first season of GOT, and even more than that show's most recent season. This show also has a sense of humor and dialogue that wouldn't be out of place in a Joss Whedon show about a certain Vampire Slayer. Great stuff.… Full Review »
  3. aviterra
    Feb 1, 2018
    0
    One of the worst shows I've ever seen. None of the characters are in any way sympathetic or interesting. Dialogue is childish. Script isOne of the worst shows I've ever seen. None of the characters are in any way sympathetic or interesting. Dialogue is childish. Script is boring and repetitive. Acting is awful. Need I say more?… Full Review »
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