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Shows like Barbarians

Not everyone loves Barbarians for the same reason. Pick the one that was yours, and the picks follow.

The 3 reasons people love Barbarians

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  1. You like seeing the tribes that stopped Rome.

  2. You like a story built toward one famous ambush.

  3. You like legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest.

Picks that share your reasons

Which reasons were yours?

Tick them here or with “That’s me” above. The picks re-sort by how many of your reasons they share.

  • Rome2005

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome

    Good for you if you like ancient Rome shown dirty, loud and lived in.

  • Gladiator2000

    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like brutal sword fights in the arena.

  • Spartacus2010

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like gladiator fights in slow motion.

  • The Last Kingdom2015

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like ninth-century England, its kings and its churches.

  • Marco Polo2014

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome

    Good for you if you like the 13th century Mongol court.

  • Kingdom of Heaven2005

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • a story built toward one famous ambush

    Good for you if you like the Crusades and 12th century Jerusalem brought to life.

  • The Magnificent Century2011

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome

    Good for you if you like the Ottoman court of the 16th century in full costume.

  • Roman Empire2016

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like learning Roman history through dramatised scenes.

  • Alexander2004

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • a story built toward one famous ambush

    Good for you if you want ancient Greece, Persia and Babylon on screen.

  • Robin Hood2010

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like twelfth-century England under King John.

  • Vikings: Valhalla2022

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome
    • legionaries and warriors clashing in the forest

    Good for you if you like shield walls and sword fights in the 11th century.

  • The Rose of Versailles1979

    • seeing the tribes that stopped Rome

    Good for you if you like the French Revolution seen from inside the palace.

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