Barbarians Rising Season 1 Episode 3

Ep 3. Revenge

  • TV14
  • June 20, 2016
  • 100 min
  • 8.2  (129)

Revenge is the third episode of season one of Barbarians Rising, a historical docudrama series that retells the story of the rise and fall of the Barbarian tribes who challenged the might of the Roman Empire. In this episode, the focus is on the legendary figure of Viriathus, a Lusitanian warrior who becomes the symbol of resistance against Roman oppression in the Iberian Peninsula.

The episode begins with a recap of the events leading up to Viriathus' rise to power. After the Roman conquest of Hispania, the Lusitanians are forced to submit to Rome's authority and pay tribute. However, the Romans break their promise to protect the Lusitanians from neighboring tribes and instead ally with them to wage war on the Lusitanians. Viriathus witnesses the betrayal of Rome and vows to avenge his people.

We then see Viriathus leading his guerilla fighters in ambush attacks against Roman outposts, destroying supply lines, and killing Roman soldiers. Despite their outnumbered position, Viriathus' tactics prove to be highly effective against the Romans who are unused to the unconventional style of warfare. His victories make him a hero among his people, and they begin to see him as a savior who will restore their freedom.

However, this newfound power starts to cause tensions among Viriathus' followers. Some of them see Viriathus as a potential tyrant who will replace the yoke of Rome with his own rule. Others doubt his strategy and advise him to seek an alliance with Rome rather than continuing to fight an unwinnable war. Viriathus must navigate these conflicting opinions while continuing to pursue his goal of defeating Rome.

Meanwhile, the Romans start to realize the seriousness of the threat posed by Viriathus. They send their best general, Quintus Fabius Maximus, to Hispania to crush the rebellion. Quintus is a veteran commander who has seen it all, and he is not intimidated by Viriathus' guerrilla tactics. He starts to deploy his own unconventional tactics, such as building fortifications and setting up traps to catch Viriathus' fighters.

The tension between Viriathus and Quintus escalates as they engage in a game of chess on the battlefield. Both men are determined to emerge victorious, and neither is willing to back down. However, their strategies turn out to be too evenly matched, and the war drags on with no clear winner in sight.

Throughout the episode, we see the toll that the conflict is taking on both sides. The Lusitanians suffer from hunger and disease as a result of the war, and many of them lose their lives in battle. The Romans, too, are haunted by the brutality of the war and the constant fear of surprise attacks.

In the end, Revenge leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, wondering who will emerge victorious in the conflict between Viriathus and Quintus. Will the Lusitanians succeed in repelling the might of the Roman Empire? Or will Quintus prove to be too much of a match for Viriathus? Only time will tell.

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  • First Aired
    June 20, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    100 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (129)