Recommended Sci Fi TV: Science fiction and fantasy shows from the past couple of years or so that we believe are worth checking out.
What Is It?
This epic fantasy series with a basis in history is set in Celtic England at the time that the Romans invaded the country. Roman commander Aulus Plautius leads an imperial force to take control of the British Isles but faces strong resistance from the Celtic tribes and the mysterious druids who support them.
Starring: David Morrisey, Annabel Scholey, Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mackenzie Crook
Created By: Jez Butterworth, Tom Butterworth
Bottom Line: This historical fantasy definitely strives for a Game of Thrones vibe, and actually succeeds to some extent, while delivering an epic tale populated with intriguing characters.
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Why Is It Worth Watching?
This overlooked series landed on Amazon in January 2018 and set out to deliver Game of Thrones in a Celtic setting. And while it did not quite match up to that George R.R. Martin fantasy series in its first season, it definitely delivers an excellent example of fantasy on television. As with GoT, the story weaves through many different characters, giving us perspectives from both the Celtic and Roman sides of the conflict. The Walking Dead‘s David Morrissey plays the Roman commander and he is surrounded by an excellent cast well cut for the epic tale they populate. Particularly notable are Eleanor Worthington Cox as Cait and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Divis who have a contentious relationship as they are forced together to fulfill the prophecy of saving their lands from Rome. The first season focused on the attempts of the Celtic tribes to stand against Rome while fighting amongst themselves, while the second season focused more on the schism amongst the druids that threatens to allow Rome to secure its hold on the lands. The third season is airing/streaming in the U.S. now (it already aired in Britain in Fall 2021).
The series is produced by Sky in Britain, and Amazon was onboard for the first season. But the streamer bowed out and the second season was produced exclusively by Sky. Epix has since joined with Sky as a partner on the show and it is now available on that channel’s website and streaming app (you can watch the first episode on the website for free). There is no word at this point on a fourth season, but the EPIX partnership could help keep the show going. Britannia is definitely worth a look for fantasy fans, and you know that you have at least three seasons available to watch with possibly more are on the way!
Where Can You Watch It?
The show is available to stream on EPIX, and new episodes for the third season are currently being released each Sunday on the linear channel then streaming the next day on the app. The first and second season are also available for streaming on Amazon and episodes of the third season are releasing there weekly as well.
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