Barbarians Season 2 Recap: Battles, Betrayal, and Love Triangles

Following the success of its first season, Barbarians season 2 expands upon the characters while also adding more tension between the Romans and the Germanic tribes. Streaming on Netflix, Barbarians is a fictionalized retelling of Germanic tribes’ rebellion, led by Arminius, during the Roman Empire’s occupation of Germania. The show has established itself as an epic drama that, like other great historical TV shows, intertwines history and myth. The Romans have oppressed the Germanic tribes living in the region for almost 20 years through heavy taxation and expected tribute. All attempts at forming a unified Germanic alliance have failed due to chieftains unable to overcome their infighting and selfish aspirations.