Barbarians Rising
“Rome didn't fall in a day.”
Series Overview
Told from the perspective of the rebel leaders, the series chronicles a wave of rebellions against absolute power by those the Roman Empire called “barbarians” – tribes they viewed as beyond the fringe of civilization that lived a brutish and violent existence. But these also were men and women who launched epic struggles that shaped the world to come with a centuries-long fight to defeat the sprawling empire.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
84 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Mon, Jun 6, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Ruin”
Led by Alaric, the Goths sack Rome. Attila the Hun seizes power in the midst of chaos and destruction, while the barbarians move in for the kill. Geiseric, king of the Vandals, masterminds the end of Rome. The Roman Empire falls.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Barbarians Rising: Rome Underestimated Them | New Documentary Event Series | HistoryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-31
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon George, Maurice Sweeney, Declan O'Dwyer
Simon George, Alexander Emmert, Elizabeth Dench, Declan O'Dwyer, Lindsay Shapero, Olivier Nilsson-Julien
Jos Cushing, Kristen Burns, Michael Waterhouse, Russ McCarroll, Chloë Leland
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Waterhouse
Producer
Chloë Leland
Producer
Simon George
Writer
Simon George
Director
Maurice Sweeney
Director
Alexander Emmert
Writer
Elizabeth Dench
Writer
Declan O'Dwyer
Writer
Declan O'Dwyer
Director
Lindsay Shapero
Writer
Olivier Nilsson-Julien
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is Barbarians Rising about?
Told from the perspective of the rebel leaders, the series chronicles a wave of rebellions against absolute power by those the Roman Empire called “barbarians” – tribes they viewed as beyond the fringe of civilization that lived a brutish and violent existence. But these also were men and women who launched epic struggles that shaped the world to come with a centuries-long fight to defeat the sprawling empire.
How many seasons does Barbarians Rising have?
Barbarians Rising comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Barbarians Rising?
Key cast members in Barbarians Rising include Michael Ealy.
Who created or directed Barbarians Rising?
Barbarians Rising was developed and directed by Simon George, Maurice Sweeney, Declan O'Dwyer.