The BEST episodes of Barbarians
Every episode of Barbarians ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Barbarians!
Torn between the mighty empire that raised him and his own tribal people, a Roman officer's conflicted allegiances lead to an epic historical clash.
#1 - Wolf and Eagle
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2020
Cherusci tribal chief Segimer bristles at the increasing demands of new governor Varus. Secret lovers Thusnelda and Folkwin deal Rome a symbolic blow.
#2 - Vengeance
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2020
The theft of the standard provokes a crisis, reuniting Roman officer Ari with his father Segimer, and childhood friends Folkwin and Thusnelda.
#3 - On the Edge
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2020
Ari commands troops ordered by Varus to hunt down and kill Folkwin, whose family and home village are put in danger for his act of defiance.
#4 - A New Reik
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2020
Ari embraces his new role with the Cherusci but his shift of allegiances runs deeper than Varus knows. Thusnelda and Folkwin rally a rival tribe.
#5 - Treason
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2020
Ari and Thusnelda forge a political marriage and begin uniting the fractious Germanic tribes. Folkwin is believed dead but has actually been enslaved.
#6 - The Battle
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2020
Ari leads Varus and three Roman legions into the Teutoburg Forest — and into history. Thusnelda makes a bloody sacrifice to preserve the alliance.
#7 - New Legions
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2022
Ari suspects the Romans of rebuilding their forces, so he seeks the help of an eastern tribal chief, Marbod. Ari’s brother, Flavus, arrives in Germania.
#9 - Fathers
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2022
Germanicus accuses Flavus of being a traitor. Ari brings Gaius to the village and then seeks revenge against Marbod. Thusnelda is angry at Ari for lying.
#10 - The Oath
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2022
Tiberius requires a test of Marbod's loyalty. Flavus proposes an offer to Germanicus. The tribal chiefs gather to name Marbod king but tragedy strikes.
#11 - Doomed
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2022
Marbod confronts Tiberius and demands justice. Thusnelda and Folkwin set out on a mission. Gaius hides out in the forest and makes a shocking discovery.
#12 - The Price
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2022
The tribes prepare to attack the Roman camp before ships with reinforcements arrive. Segestes approaches Tiberius with a treacherous proposal.