The WORST episodes of Britannia

Every episode of Britannia ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Britannia!

In 43 AD, the Roman 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.

Last Updated: 9/1/2024Network: HBO NordicStatus: Ended

7.20

1069 votes

#1 - Woe to the Vanquished

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2018

In 43 AD, a nation is rocked by the arrival of an Empire.

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.30

283 votes

#2 - Vae Victis

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2021

Still searching for Lucius and his knowledge of the Spear, Cait takes the fight to the redoubt, and to all those who are waiting for her.

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7.31

804 votes

#3 - Alone in the World

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2018

Cait and her father seek shelter in the ruins of their old home, where she is visited by someone she never expected to see again.

Directors: Sheree Folkson

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.33

787 votes

#4 - Judgment of the Gods

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2018

King Pellanor disowns Kerra and leaves her life in the hands of the Druids. But the gods' judgement is not what he expected.

Directors: Luke Watson

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.35

824 votes

#5 - Honor and Betrayals

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2018

Aulus is reborn, but his destiny remains unclear. Cait is able to locate her father, but she can't free him from the Roman camp alone.

Directors: Susan Tully

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.37

547 votes

#6 - Imperial Visit

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2019

Two years after the invasion, a dead man awakens who could spell the end of everything.

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7.38

344 votes

#7 - The Return of the Chosen One

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2021

Aulus has built himself a smart villa overlooking the new town of Verulamium. But underneath, Druids and Celtic tribes still resist power.

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7.40

305 votes

#8 - Hemple's Machinations

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2021

Cait and her band of travellers strike a deal with Hella. Still under Hemple's hex, Ania returns and leads the gang on a dangerous path.

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7.42

439 votes

#9 - Alliance of Dark Forces

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2019

Vitus returns with a message for Aulus. Ania is placed in an impossible situation. The Traveller tracks down Lucius.

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7.42

921 votes

#10 - Secret Alliances

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2018

Having marked Rome's arrival with blood, Aulus sends envoys to parlay with the tribes of Britannia, while also looking to learn more about the Druids.

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.44

458 votes

#11 - Dark Game

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2019

Hella makes Aulus an offer she knows he can't resist. Phelan fulfils his mission. Cait and Divis's dreams spell new danger.

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7.46

487 votes

#12 - May the Gods Speak

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2019

The Dead Man sends Hella on a mission. Phelan's new life comes crashing down. Rork's suspicions about Veran lead him into a duel.

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7.47

320 votes

#13 - The Moon Tree

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2021

Aulus struggles to remain in control now that Hemple is on the scene. The Druids are splintered by the betrayal of the Chosen One.

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7.50

484 votes

#14 - Genesis

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2019

Veran gives Ania a terrible choice. Harka brings Phelan under his spell. The next stage of Cait and Divis's prophecy begins.

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7.50

808 votes

#15 - The Chosen One

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2018

After their long ordeal, Cait and her father finally arrive at the safety of the Cantii citadel, but a demon is on her trail.

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.50

747 votes

#16 - Tractations

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2018

The gods have spoken, but Kerra must decide if she will accept their ruling. Antedia seals an alliance with Rome - on one condition.

Directors: Luke Watson

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.51

311 votes

#17 - War Chest

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2021

Aulus hears Widicus's concerns about the behaviour of the new arrivals. Cait and Antedia continue their partnership.

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7.52

297 votes

#18 - The Big Vision

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2021

Aulus returns from his trip to the Underworld. Willa reveals that if Cait secures the Spear of The Silver Dawn then the tribes will be united.

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7.53

435 votes

#19 - A Painful Truth

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/2019

Aulus outrages Domitius with a confession. Andra discovers the truth about her family. Divis tries to use his powers on Love.

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7.55

454 votes

#20 - My Sister, the Queen

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2019

A dream causes tension between Cait and Divis. Harka sends Love on a heart-breaking mission. Veran commits the ultimate betrayal.

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7.57

774 votes

#21 - Initiation

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2018

The battle of wills between Kerra and Antedia intensifies, as the Regni play their trump card. Aulus enlists deadly exiles to find Cait.

Directors: Sheree Folkson

Writer: James Richardson, Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth

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7.58

452 votes

#22 - The Eagle's Arms

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2019

Philo and Brutus play a prank, but their timing couldn't be worse. Harka sends Veran a message.

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7.59

297 votes

#23 - The Viaduct

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/2021

Cait and her band continue their quest to reach Lucius because of his knowledge of the Spear. Hemple is furious that Veran seems to have got the better of her.

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7.59

306 votes

#24 - A Precious Asset

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2021

Cait is shocked by the revelation that a traitor is in their midst. Hemple, still with Amena at the Villa, plans another feast to satisfy Lokka's hunger.

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7.60

423 votes

#25 - The Crossroads

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2019

Divis gets one last chance to prove himself. Cait's newfound happiness is cut short. Phelan tries to right his wrongs.

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