Britannia

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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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
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  1. jaasieljunior
    Feb 13, 2018
    5
    Comparar Britânia com Vikings ou Game Of Thrones chega a ser blasfêmia. as atuações são medianas e sinceramente, se um personagem morre, ninguém se importa. A série não cria "afeto" no sentido de aproximarmos dos protagonistas e coadjuvantes. Se tiver uma segunda temporada e continuar na mesma chatice, é capaz de perder mais público que mal possui.
  2. mhg007
    Feb 1, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, no way this resembles Game of Thrones on any level. The political aspects are the most interesting. The Druid mumbo jumbo and all of the mystical nonsense is the least interesting. It tends to be incoherent at times which downgraded it from 7 to 6. The first episode is very confusing. It's very difficult to distinguish between the various tribes. It does get easier as the show develops. Another plus is that they aren't afraid to kill off major characters. The major story line of "a chosen one" has been done to death and better many times. It's not clear where they go with season 2. It's just not that compelling or fresh.… Expand
  3. 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, 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.
  4. MarquisInSpades
    Feb 8, 2018
    4
    You will watch episode after episode waiting for a good battle. Hint, don't bother. This is not Vikings nor GOT.
  5. 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 is boring and repetitive. Acting is awful. Need I say more?
  6. 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 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.
  7. pockets64
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    improved with each episode, humourous in places , found it a very enjoyable trip, look forward to season 2
  8. Skeletor71
    Feb 24, 2018
    8
    This is just a really weird show and I still have no clue what I've been watching, but it was enjoyable. And it has one of the most killer intro songs of all time.
  9. akovia
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    I'm at a loss for words to properly describe this wonderful train wreck. I almost gave up after the first episode when it was clear this was not what I expected, but some of the characters drew me in to see more. Throw out any notion that this has anything to do with history or reality and just enjoy the ride. If you aren't grinning or outright laughing in every episode, I think you'reI'm at a loss for words to properly describe this wonderful train wreck. I almost gave up after the first episode when it was clear this was not what I expected, but some of the characters drew me in to see more. Throw out any notion that this has anything to do with history or reality and just enjoy the ride. If you aren't grinning or outright laughing in every episode, I think you're missing the point. Even with the campy dialog you might still find yourself caught up in the drama once you get your bearings in the story.

    This certainly has plenty of room for improvement if the decide on a second season, but I hope they don't change the feel or try to take themselves too seriously. This is not a replacement for GOT, so as long as you just let it take you and enjoy it for what it is, you might be pleasantly surprised.    … Expand
  10. Kieran1
    Feb 4, 2018
    9
    Halfway through I started to enjoy the series. The relationship between the guy who was passed over for becoming king and that girl with blue makeup was funny and charming. I like them to keep the romance going for Season Two. I don't want to post spoilers anymore so I leave it there for my review.
  11. noblenikki
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing show, amazing storyline, amazing cast, it's HBO's Rome with a touch of GOT! Unfortunately not everyone agrees with me but that's fine no one is forcing them too watch it, and if it's GOT they want they can always binge watch it, leave Britannia for those who want something interesting, amazing, and different to watch.
  12. kskelton
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    This is no fancy schmancy review. This review is simply from a viewer who enjoys good TV and has trouble finding good shows to watch. And I LOVE BRITANNIA!! Such an AMAZING CAST and storyline full of interesting characters! Hard to hate any character and they always keep you guessing. I wish people would stop comparing to GOT because they are a similar genre. IDK but I don't thinkThis is no fancy schmancy review. This review is simply from a viewer who enjoys good TV and has trouble finding good shows to watch. And I LOVE BRITANNIA!! Such an AMAZING CAST and storyline full of interesting characters! Hard to hate any character and they always keep you guessing. I wish people would stop comparing to GOT because they are a similar genre. IDK but I don't think people constantly compare doctor and lawyer shows (as an example). I enjoy both shows and am thankful for both. Obviously this show doesn't have the budget of GOT but I think it is well done. Opinions are subjective so don't judge solely by reviews, give the show a shot and decide for yourself. One of the main thing that gets me into a show is whether or not I care about and am interested in the characters and on Britannia, I do and am. There's suspense, action, drama, and humor. The scenery is beautiful. What's not to like?? Sincerely hoping for a second season!!!!… Expand
  13. MightyMisha
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    Very focused and sharply written show with an absolutely brilliant cast. The series shows an in-depth look on an ancient people’s intent driven and survivalist way of life. The mystical Druid aspect is my favorite and echoes many writings that i’ve read on occult communication with the underworld. It’s incredible how the show relates spiritual prophecy with the inevitability ofVery focused and sharply written show with an absolutely brilliant cast. The series shows an in-depth look on an ancient people’s intent driven and survivalist way of life. The mystical Druid aspect is my favorite and echoes many writings that i’ve read on occult communication with the underworld. It’s incredible how the show relates spiritual prophecy with the inevitability of historical changes to an entire society. The way that death is treated is fascinating in an almost documentarian sense. Pls stop using GOT as a shining example, I’ve always felt like that show has the intellect of a children’s fantasy drama, too graphic for actual children to watch, not even in the same ballpark as far as writing, compared to this show.… Expand
  14. yrcrazy
    Mar 12, 2018
    1
    Absurdly stupid, not sure they could have made this any more historically innacurate if they tried, maybe boudicca should have had giant space robots, at least the nonsense would be interesting nonsense instead of just nonsense.
  15. shag00
    Mar 27, 2018
    1
    It's not as difficult as it should be to imagine such poor writing and direction. I can't understand why some people take a story with a fantasy bent to mean most everything everyone does is absurd. A few absudities: ancient armies did not attack at night, one girl cries and screams for 80% of her on-screen time and spends the other 20% telling some guy to **** off repeatedly. To say theIt's not as difficult as it should be to imagine such poor writing and direction. I can't understand why some people take a story with a fantasy bent to mean most everything everyone does is absurd. A few absudities: ancient armies did not attack at night, one girl cries and screams for 80% of her on-screen time and spends the other 20% telling some guy to **** off repeatedly. To say the dialogue was childish is the best light i can put on the dialogue. It's an awful mix of 1940's Americana and Monty Python.

    The whole effect of the show is to leave you feeling like you have witnessed a school yard full of petulant children trying to, at once, outdo each other and show how mature they are. Utter rubbish.    … Expand
  16. WorldofLucky
    Mar 31, 2018
    5
    I just finished watching the first season of Britannia and I honestly can’t tell you if I like it or not. I go back and forth and it really isn’t even something I can break up into too many pros and cons. That is because it is all so intermixed that there isn’t a clear winner and loser portion.

    It is about the Roman invasion of Britannia in 43 AD led by Roman Aulus Plautius. David    I just finished watching the first season of Britannia and I honestly can’t tell you if I like it or not. I go back and forth and it really isn’t even something I can break up into too many pros and cons. That is because it is all so intermixed that there isn’t a clear winner and loser portion.

    It is about the Roman invasion of Britannia in 43 AD led by Roman Aulus Plautius. David Morrissey who played the Governor on Walking Dead does well enough, it isn’t him, or it really isn’t any of the actors. They all do well. I suspect instead I have an innate issue with how they changed the history of the event.

    It is to be expected they would change it, this is a supernatural historical fantasy version of the invasion. The druids are portrayed as supernatural (the leader being 2000 years old) and living in what most would consider squalor. It just didn't work for me.

    The second part that really bugged me was the references to Rome. It is historically true that Rome (via Julius Caesar) failed to conquer fully Britannia, they did however install a King who was subservient Rome. It was the first time that Rome had started the system of client Kingdoms when Caesar enthroned Mandubracius as King. Rome then kept diplomatic and trading links with Britannia until they finally came back in 43AD and invaded to take it fully. Whereas the show acts like Caesar left, the Britannia went on about their lives and never heard of Romans again for 90 years.

    I think with my penchant to read a lot of history, precludes me to not liking the show overall. It isn’t that its written badly, just it isn’t true and I can’t really recommend the show to others because of that. I watch too many people believing things are factual because they watched a show that is fiction that I can’t go with this show either.    … Expand

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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
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jul 31, 2020
    80
    Britannia is fast-paced escapism for those who thought Vikings a tad tame. [3 - 16 Aug 2020, p.5]
  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Jan 26, 2018
    70
    The first five of the nine episodes provided for review also have echoes of “Spartacus,” and “Rome” slopped with a sauce of graphic novel-style drama. That’s not the worst a person can say about a series.
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  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jan 26, 2018
    70
    Violence it has. Also, domestic drama. Dynastic intrigue. A soupçon of the supernatural. Set in A.D. 43, during the second Roman invasion of the British Isles-to-be, the nine-part Britannia also displays what might be an unfortunate side effect of the rise of bingeable drama--the seeming nonchalance with which writers are approaching a storyline.
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