1 00:00:06,041 --> 00:00:08,291 A NETFLIX SERIES 2 00:00:13,958 --> 00:00:17,791 10 AD ONE YEAR SINCE THE VARUS BATTLE 3 00:00:18,791 --> 00:00:22,875 THE CHERUSCI HAVE RETREATED DEEP INTO THE NORTHERN FORESTS 4 00:00:24,041 --> 00:00:27,958 REIK ARI IS TO BECOME KING, UNITING THE TRIBES FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:34,333 BUT THE ROMAN EMPIRE HAS NOT GIVEN UP ITS CLAIM TO THE LAND OF THE BARBARIANS. 6 00:01:14,333 --> 00:01:15,583 Stop! 7 00:01:21,916 --> 00:01:24,750 Some savages dropped their whore. 8 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:27,250 Is she still alive? 9 00:01:40,958 --> 00:01:43,708 Take her to Commander Tiberius. 10 00:01:45,791 --> 00:01:47,708 As an additional present. 11 00:01:50,291 --> 00:01:54,000 If these Barbarian whores weren't so filthy, 12 00:01:54,833 --> 00:01:57,000 maybe we could do something with them. 13 00:02:01,083 --> 00:02:02,041 To arms! 14 00:02:07,916 --> 00:02:09,333 Make a shield! 15 00:03:01,708 --> 00:03:04,416 Take as much as you can carry and burn the rest. 16 00:03:04,916 --> 00:03:06,541 Goatskins. 17 00:03:06,625 --> 00:03:08,708 The Suebi people pay us a fortune for them. 18 00:03:08,791 --> 00:03:09,666 Uh-huh. 19 00:03:10,208 --> 00:03:11,875 And then they'll sell it back to the Romans 20 00:03:11,958 --> 00:03:13,583 and make an even greater fortune. 21 00:03:14,375 --> 00:03:15,541 Were there any more? 22 00:03:16,333 --> 00:03:17,875 The wagons are full of them. 23 00:03:18,875 --> 00:03:20,250 What do they need them for? 24 00:03:26,041 --> 00:03:26,958 What is it? 25 00:03:29,750 --> 00:03:30,958 They need them for contubernia. 26 00:03:31,916 --> 00:03:34,541 Contu-what? What is that? 27 00:03:35,041 --> 00:03:36,958 Contubernia are big tents. 28 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:38,708 For soldiers. 29 00:03:40,250 --> 00:03:41,791 For thousands of soldiers. 30 00:03:43,791 --> 00:03:46,583 Send messengers to Reik Aldarich and Reik Brandolf. 31 00:03:46,666 --> 00:03:47,833 We need to meet. 32 00:04:06,291 --> 00:04:09,583 Arminius, that devil. 33 00:04:10,250 --> 00:04:12,875 He tricked Varus back then. 34 00:04:12,958 --> 00:04:17,291 But this time, Tiberius is doing nothing, and we're dropping… 35 00:04:21,250 --> 00:04:22,458 like flies. 36 00:04:23,666 --> 00:04:25,125 Prefect Germanicus. 37 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,458 Stop spouting nonsense. 38 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:33,958 Arminius is mortal too. 39 00:04:37,750 --> 00:04:41,583 We'll just have to teach him how to die. 40 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:54,041 Tents for an entire legion! 41 00:04:54,750 --> 00:04:56,500 We can't put up with this any longer. 42 00:04:57,458 --> 00:04:59,416 We should ride out tonight! 43 00:04:59,500 --> 00:05:02,333 Every village where we find goatskins, we burn it down! 44 00:05:02,416 --> 00:05:05,166 -No questions asked! -We will stick to the strategy. 45 00:05:05,750 --> 00:05:06,958 Tiberius. 46 00:05:07,041 --> 00:05:08,708 These are my men. 47 00:05:09,333 --> 00:05:10,750 My comrades. 48 00:05:11,541 --> 00:05:12,583 My brothers. 49 00:05:14,708 --> 00:05:19,625 It must not be our strategy for even one of them to be killed by these animals. 50 00:05:20,208 --> 00:05:23,208 No attacks until the new legions arrive. 51 00:05:29,708 --> 00:05:30,875 Germanicus. 52 00:05:30,958 --> 00:05:35,958 Son, Rome has an endless supply of brave commanders. 53 00:05:36,041 --> 00:05:38,916 But you, you will become the next emperor. 54 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:43,250 Start to think like one. 55 00:05:43,333 --> 00:05:47,333 Why crush a few tribes when you can sack the whole country? 56 00:06:17,750 --> 00:06:19,166 It's all right. 57 00:06:22,666 --> 00:06:25,041 Thumelicus. Hello, my little reik. 58 00:06:28,208 --> 00:06:29,208 Thank you. 59 00:06:32,500 --> 00:06:34,500 Yes, it's good when it rains. 60 00:06:35,916 --> 00:06:36,750 Uh, two? 61 00:06:36,833 --> 00:06:38,083 What is it? 62 00:06:39,583 --> 00:06:41,208 It was a success, wasn't it? 63 00:06:41,916 --> 00:06:44,875 Rome is moving quickly. War is upon us. 64 00:06:46,583 --> 00:06:48,916 One of the officers mentioned Tiberius earlier. 65 00:06:49,583 --> 00:06:52,083 That means the camp by the river is under his command. 66 00:06:53,208 --> 00:06:55,666 Tiberius only shows up when things get serious. 67 00:06:55,750 --> 00:06:58,250 We've already shown Varus how we handle "serious." 68 00:06:59,833 --> 00:07:01,958 Tiberius is Rome's supreme commander. 69 00:07:02,666 --> 00:07:04,625 He has imperium proconsulare. 70 00:07:05,333 --> 00:07:06,583 He has what? 71 00:07:06,666 --> 00:07:09,083 It means he can decide what to do with the legions. 72 00:07:09,750 --> 00:07:11,958 No one has that much power apart from a Caesar. 73 00:07:12,916 --> 00:07:14,833 Well, he's just another Roman, is he not? 74 00:07:27,958 --> 00:07:31,000 We have scouts on the mountain passes in the south. 75 00:07:31,833 --> 00:07:34,750 If any troops were on the move down there, we would know. 76 00:07:34,833 --> 00:07:37,791 Reik Brandolf, those tents are meant for soldiers. That's proof enough. 77 00:07:38,375 --> 00:07:41,083 We can't just sit down and wait for those soldiers to come. 78 00:07:41,583 --> 00:07:44,000 Well, if you plan to attack immediately, 79 00:07:44,083 --> 00:07:46,166 you can count on my warriors. 80 00:07:46,250 --> 00:07:47,916 That's not enough. 81 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:50,500 Just the Marsi, the Lombards, and the Cherusci won't be enough. 82 00:07:50,583 --> 00:07:52,791 -Reik Hadgan will fight again. -Yeah. 83 00:07:53,791 --> 00:07:55,000 But only for the right price. 84 00:07:55,083 --> 00:07:57,333 Reik Rurik and Ibor. 85 00:07:57,416 --> 00:07:59,000 The Chatti, the Batavi. 86 00:07:59,083 --> 00:08:01,375 All of them. We all fight together as one. 87 00:08:01,458 --> 00:08:03,291 That's not enough, Aldarich! 88 00:08:03,375 --> 00:08:06,208 There are too few of us to stand up against Tiberius' legion, 89 00:08:06,291 --> 00:08:08,625 especially if there's another one on its way. 90 00:08:08,708 --> 00:08:11,041 And they definitely won't repeat their past blunders. 91 00:08:11,125 --> 00:08:15,291 A second legion increases their numbers to 20,000 men, in a secure camp. 92 00:08:15,791 --> 00:08:18,875 Together, we add up to maybe 8,000. That's nothing. 93 00:08:18,958 --> 00:08:19,875 Marbod. 94 00:08:20,958 --> 00:08:22,000 The Marcomanni. 95 00:08:24,875 --> 00:08:27,625 -He's not going to help us. -He has 70,000 men. 96 00:08:27,708 --> 00:08:29,333 70,000? 97 00:08:29,416 --> 00:08:32,833 Marbod has never been interested in what happens in the west. Never. 98 00:08:33,416 --> 00:08:35,208 But it's never been so dangerous. 99 00:08:35,291 --> 00:08:37,291 And we all know what that means. 100 00:08:37,375 --> 00:08:40,958 We need all the help we can get, especially Marbod's army. 101 00:08:42,041 --> 00:08:44,875 Who else, if not you, could convince him, Ari? 102 00:08:47,791 --> 00:08:52,000 Marbod should already be on his way here for the big Thing on the solstice. 103 00:08:53,541 --> 00:08:54,458 That's perfect. 104 00:08:54,541 --> 00:08:55,791 See? 105 00:08:57,625 --> 00:08:59,541 A sign from the gods. 106 00:09:10,166 --> 00:09:12,416 Odvulf, take ten horses to Reik Rurik. 107 00:09:12,500 --> 00:09:15,375 Tell him I will have no claim to the spoils if he fights alongside us. 108 00:09:15,458 --> 00:09:18,958 -And get the message to Reik Thorleif. -I'll ride right away. 109 00:09:22,833 --> 00:09:24,000 Be right back. 110 00:09:29,166 --> 00:09:30,541 Do you think that's enough? 111 00:09:32,791 --> 00:09:33,958 And Marbod? 112 00:09:34,625 --> 00:09:36,000 You have to talk to him. 113 00:09:37,541 --> 00:09:40,166 Invite him out hunting. Or maybe fishing. 114 00:09:40,250 --> 00:09:43,791 Or for some beer and whores. 115 00:09:48,291 --> 00:09:49,541 Marbod is clever. 116 00:09:50,375 --> 00:09:52,166 Before I ask, he'll know we want his troops. 117 00:09:52,958 --> 00:09:54,125 You know him? 118 00:09:56,500 --> 00:09:57,500 From long ago. 119 00:10:05,958 --> 00:10:09,666 Marbod, my prince. We're ready. Can I show you the progress we've made? 120 00:10:12,125 --> 00:10:13,958 We're almost done with the tent. 121 00:10:14,458 --> 00:10:17,666 Shall we dig ditches and build palisades? 122 00:10:18,500 --> 00:10:20,166 That won't be necessary. 123 00:10:22,500 --> 00:10:25,250 Nobody would dare to break the peace at the Thing. 124 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,708 Very well, my prince. 125 00:10:27,875 --> 00:10:29,583 This place is a dump. 126 00:10:31,750 --> 00:10:32,958 The insects. 127 00:10:35,500 --> 00:10:38,666 I don't believe we've needed the Thing for the last few years, Marbod. 128 00:10:39,541 --> 00:10:41,041 This year is different. 129 00:10:41,583 --> 00:10:42,958 The future of the tribes. 130 00:10:44,458 --> 00:10:46,125 The victory over Varus. 131 00:10:48,208 --> 00:10:50,458 Since when do we care about the other tribes? 132 00:10:50,541 --> 00:10:52,875 Since they started caring about us. 133 00:10:53,458 --> 00:10:55,416 And we should take advantage of that. 134 00:10:59,375 --> 00:11:00,375 Reik Marbod! 135 00:11:02,250 --> 00:11:05,791 Talio, on behalf of the Cherusci. 136 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:10,208 My reik Ari, son of Segimer, sends his greetings. 137 00:11:11,666 --> 00:11:12,916 Reik Ari… 138 00:11:16,208 --> 00:11:17,250 Is that all? 139 00:11:17,333 --> 00:11:19,500 Ari invites you to go hunting 140 00:11:20,125 --> 00:11:22,333 before the big Thing on the solstice. 141 00:11:23,500 --> 00:11:24,625 Hunting. 142 00:11:26,125 --> 00:11:27,416 Is that so? 143 00:11:28,041 --> 00:11:29,791 Solely for the thrill of hunting? 144 00:11:33,416 --> 00:11:34,333 Yes. 145 00:11:35,708 --> 00:11:37,208 For the thrill of hunting. 146 00:11:37,875 --> 00:11:38,833 Tell him… 147 00:11:40,541 --> 00:11:42,250 I accept his invitation. 148 00:11:43,750 --> 00:11:45,708 I enjoy the thrill of hunting too. 149 00:11:52,666 --> 00:11:53,583 Ari… 150 00:12:14,875 --> 00:12:17,208 You're thinking so loudly I can't sleep. 151 00:12:19,958 --> 00:12:23,000 With or without Marbod, you will find a way. 152 00:12:25,541 --> 00:12:28,041 The gods love people who don't wait for the gods 153 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:31,083 and take action when before trouble. 154 00:12:32,708 --> 00:12:34,291 So what does Runa think? 155 00:12:36,833 --> 00:12:38,708 I'll have to sacrifice a sheep, probably. 156 00:12:54,708 --> 00:12:58,208 I had to learn that I could take my destiny into my own hands. 157 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:02,791 That I could be whoever I want. 158 00:13:14,791 --> 00:13:17,291 I'm also a Roman, Thusnelda. 159 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,750 I can't just ignore that part of me. 160 00:13:23,208 --> 00:13:24,458 You are who you are. 161 00:14:22,833 --> 00:14:23,791 Halt. 162 00:14:26,041 --> 00:14:27,291 Are you here for the market? 163 00:14:28,291 --> 00:14:33,500 I'm Prefect Flavus Quinctilius Varus, 6th legion, on a secret mission. 164 00:14:33,583 --> 00:14:34,666 Of paramount importance. 165 00:14:35,750 --> 00:14:38,000 -Do you have any papers? -Let me in. 166 00:14:38,083 --> 00:14:39,708 Open the gate! 167 00:15:00,041 --> 00:15:02,750 Commander, I'm so sorry. 168 00:15:02,833 --> 00:15:04,125 Speak, soldier. 169 00:15:04,208 --> 00:15:06,541 A visitor for you. Flavus Quinctilius Varus. 170 00:15:07,583 --> 00:15:09,875 Flavus Varus? 171 00:15:09,958 --> 00:15:11,250 He dares to come here? 172 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,000 Hail Caesar. 173 00:15:27,958 --> 00:15:29,291 Commander Tiberius. 174 00:15:31,958 --> 00:15:33,083 Germanicus. 175 00:15:34,666 --> 00:15:35,625 Proconsul. 176 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:38,291 Hail Caesar. 177 00:15:41,500 --> 00:15:43,916 The emperor's name in the mouth of Arminius' brother? 178 00:15:44,416 --> 00:15:48,083 I am on a secret mission for the capture of high traitor Arminius. 179 00:15:48,166 --> 00:15:50,666 By order of Caesar Augustus himself. 180 00:15:50,750 --> 00:15:54,791 I am asking for an elite troop of 50 cavalry 181 00:15:55,375 --> 00:15:58,291 in support of my honorable endeavor, Commander Tiberius. 182 00:16:01,541 --> 00:16:03,208 We received no such order. 183 00:16:03,958 --> 00:16:05,291 No orders received? 184 00:16:06,875 --> 00:16:08,041 Nothing. 185 00:16:09,583 --> 00:16:10,583 Hmm. 186 00:16:11,083 --> 00:16:15,500 I can't imagine why the order hasn't come through, Dominus. 187 00:16:16,208 --> 00:16:17,166 Ah. 188 00:16:18,583 --> 00:16:20,458 Rome was quite clear. 189 00:16:22,125 --> 00:16:25,541 Why would they trust a traitor's brother with anything? 190 00:16:27,208 --> 00:16:32,833 Rome, in its wisdom, felt that only I could capture my kin-- 191 00:16:32,916 --> 00:16:33,750 Ha! 192 00:16:33,833 --> 00:16:36,375 -You insult the legions! -I do no such thing! 193 00:16:36,916 --> 00:16:38,125 Expel him, Father. 194 00:16:38,208 --> 00:16:43,041 -Dominus, I can capture Arminius! I can! -He's lying, Father! Expel him! 195 00:16:45,125 --> 00:16:49,250 My orders are to wait here until additional legions arrive. 196 00:16:49,750 --> 00:16:52,916 Unless I get new orders, of course. 197 00:16:53,875 --> 00:16:56,333 Flavus, you have my hope 198 00:16:56,416 --> 00:16:59,583 that you can acquire your brother without support. 199 00:17:02,041 --> 00:17:04,875 -But I can't-- -If you cannot, then you cannot. 200 00:17:05,375 --> 00:17:09,625 I imagine they'll kill you before you even get close. 201 00:17:09,708 --> 00:17:12,875 Still, best of luck. 202 00:17:13,458 --> 00:17:17,541 Then that's what I'll do. I'll capture him and bring him to you. 203 00:17:17,625 --> 00:17:18,583 Hail Caesar! 204 00:17:18,666 --> 00:17:21,041 Yes, of course, hail Caesar. 205 00:18:33,041 --> 00:18:35,500 Thusnelda, the Cheruscan. 206 00:18:36,541 --> 00:18:38,666 Your reputation has reached us in the east. 207 00:18:39,333 --> 00:18:40,166 Welcome. 208 00:18:41,333 --> 00:18:44,541 My wife, Odarike, daughter of Tudrus. 209 00:18:46,875 --> 00:18:48,666 It's a quaint place you have here. 210 00:18:49,291 --> 00:18:52,083 As declared enemies of Rome, our villages have to be small. 211 00:18:57,541 --> 00:18:59,166 Long time no see, Ari. 212 00:19:02,250 --> 00:19:03,208 Yes. 213 00:19:04,458 --> 00:19:05,458 Yes, indeed. 214 00:19:07,375 --> 00:19:11,500 Well then… how about a hug, my friend? 215 00:19:23,416 --> 00:19:24,750 Let's go hunting. 216 00:19:58,500 --> 00:20:00,458 This was my favorite place as a child. 217 00:20:02,375 --> 00:20:03,541 Our land. 218 00:20:04,166 --> 00:20:05,875 As far as the eye can see. 219 00:20:07,250 --> 00:20:09,500 Long live Tiberius! 220 00:20:12,583 --> 00:20:14,666 "For the thrill of hunting." 221 00:20:18,458 --> 00:20:19,833 You want something from me. 222 00:20:22,291 --> 00:20:24,333 Well, I simply wanna destroy this camp. 223 00:20:24,416 --> 00:20:27,500 -It's just a camp, isn't it? -Their numbers are increasing, Marbod. 224 00:20:29,208 --> 00:20:31,166 But we can stop them if we join forces. 225 00:20:42,166 --> 00:20:46,041 Isn't it nice to see the tribes all free and independent now? 226 00:20:46,125 --> 00:20:49,375 "The tribes?" What are you saying? 227 00:20:50,416 --> 00:20:54,375 -I mean that the tribes-- -I know what you mean… but… 228 00:20:56,500 --> 00:20:59,583 when I look around here, I just see the Cherusci. You. 229 00:21:00,375 --> 00:21:03,916 And if you were in my village, you'd only see the Marcomanni. Us. 230 00:21:04,458 --> 00:21:06,041 And maybe that's a good thing. 231 00:21:13,041 --> 00:21:15,166 Can I offer you anything, Odarike? 232 00:21:15,250 --> 00:21:17,666 I would like to be seated in the shade. 233 00:21:18,250 --> 00:21:21,375 And perhaps a drink of water? 234 00:21:22,041 --> 00:21:23,583 Fresh, drinkable water? 235 00:21:23,666 --> 00:21:25,208 Do you have that here? 236 00:21:27,083 --> 00:21:28,041 Mm-hmm. 237 00:21:35,583 --> 00:21:37,208 You want my warriors. 238 00:21:39,791 --> 00:21:42,583 I could give you a hundred reasons 239 00:21:42,666 --> 00:21:44,708 why I wouldn't pick a battle with the Romans. 240 00:21:44,791 --> 00:21:46,833 -Give me one that really counts. -This here. 241 00:21:47,958 --> 00:21:50,041 The fact that we're here now talking to each other. 242 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,000 Can't you feel that? 243 00:21:53,875 --> 00:21:55,000 That is peace. 244 00:21:56,833 --> 00:21:58,083 Don't be so naive. 245 00:22:02,750 --> 00:22:06,083 -Be careful what you say. -This peace is not going to last, Marbod! 246 00:22:06,166 --> 00:22:08,416 It only exists because they're waiting for reinforcements. 247 00:22:08,500 --> 00:22:09,750 They're preparing themselves. 248 00:22:09,833 --> 00:22:12,583 And then, I promise you, your peace will be over. 249 00:22:18,375 --> 00:22:20,125 Mm-hmm. Just a little bit. 250 00:22:26,791 --> 00:22:28,750 What a good eater! 251 00:22:28,833 --> 00:22:29,708 Yeah, he is. 252 00:22:37,125 --> 00:22:38,416 Mmm. Tastes good. 253 00:22:39,333 --> 00:22:42,125 So, even the most primitive villagers can brew mead. 254 00:22:42,208 --> 00:22:43,166 That's nice. 255 00:22:44,291 --> 00:22:46,416 It's the first thing you like here. Great! 256 00:22:47,208 --> 00:22:51,000 You know, after the first two births, my breasts were still in reasonable shape. 257 00:22:51,625 --> 00:22:52,750 After the third… 258 00:22:55,500 --> 00:22:57,541 Farewell, breasts! 259 00:22:59,291 --> 00:23:00,458 Do you want more children? 260 00:23:02,541 --> 00:23:03,750 Sure, yes. 261 00:23:03,833 --> 00:23:05,041 You? 262 00:23:05,125 --> 00:23:06,916 Oh, no, definitely not. 263 00:23:07,541 --> 00:23:08,541 And Marbod? 264 00:23:08,625 --> 00:23:10,416 Marbod is happy with his children. 265 00:23:12,541 --> 00:23:14,000 With his children. 266 00:23:18,833 --> 00:23:21,791 One day, the Romans came and massacred my tribe. 267 00:23:22,750 --> 00:23:25,208 Killed my family and dragged me to Rome. 268 00:23:25,958 --> 00:23:29,000 When I was 17, they sent me back and made me reik. 269 00:23:29,875 --> 00:23:31,208 And then I understood that 270 00:23:31,291 --> 00:23:33,541 that had been their plan from the beginning. 271 00:23:33,625 --> 00:23:35,791 But I took advantage of that and risked everything 272 00:23:35,875 --> 00:23:37,416 to move east with my tribe. 273 00:23:39,041 --> 00:23:40,291 To a new land. 274 00:23:41,458 --> 00:23:42,458 A new life. 275 00:23:47,041 --> 00:23:50,000 And how are you so indifferent toward the Romans after all that? 276 00:23:51,750 --> 00:23:54,333 Precisely because of everything I've experienced. 277 00:23:56,791 --> 00:23:58,500 I just don't want any trouble. 278 00:24:01,916 --> 00:24:02,750 You're scared. 279 00:24:06,875 --> 00:24:07,791 You see this here? 280 00:24:09,291 --> 00:24:12,500 That little boy who was hiding from looting soldiers back then, 281 00:24:12,583 --> 00:24:15,750 who was then discovered, tortured, and almost beaten to death. 282 00:24:15,833 --> 00:24:18,625 Yes, Ari, that little kid was scared. 283 00:24:21,750 --> 00:24:24,000 But now, there's no fear in me. 284 00:24:26,208 --> 00:24:27,791 Of anything or anyone. 285 00:24:31,833 --> 00:24:33,083 Will you fight with us? 286 00:24:39,958 --> 00:24:40,791 I… 287 00:24:43,208 --> 00:24:44,916 I'll give it some serious thought. 288 00:24:56,708 --> 00:24:57,625 Well? 289 00:24:58,500 --> 00:25:00,333 Will Marbod show you his support? 290 00:25:01,083 --> 00:25:02,791 He said he'd give it some thought. 291 00:25:03,375 --> 00:25:05,291 Will he bring his 70,000 men? 292 00:25:06,958 --> 00:25:09,125 It's Marbod. It's impossible to tell what he's thinking. 293 00:25:09,208 --> 00:25:10,458 What does Rurik say? 294 00:25:10,541 --> 00:25:11,958 He says we can count on him. 295 00:25:12,583 --> 00:25:15,791 Odvulf is still with Reik Thorleif. I'll ride out to see Gudmunt. 296 00:25:17,083 --> 00:25:18,375 So we're missing Hadgan. 297 00:25:18,958 --> 00:25:21,958 Hadgan is tricky. We can't be too direct about it. 298 00:25:22,666 --> 00:25:25,750 And he won't say yes until he feels it'll benefit him greatly. 299 00:25:27,791 --> 00:25:28,833 My father. 300 00:25:30,750 --> 00:25:32,083 I'll take care of it. 301 00:25:32,791 --> 00:25:34,041 I'll meet him tomorrow. 302 00:25:38,666 --> 00:25:40,375 How do you know Marbod so well? 303 00:25:41,500 --> 00:25:43,208 It seemed like you're old friends. 304 00:25:47,708 --> 00:25:49,166 We spent our youth together. 305 00:25:50,291 --> 00:25:51,166 In Rome. 306 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:54,000 He was a tribute from his tribe as well. 307 00:25:55,041 --> 00:25:56,500 Just like my brother and I. 308 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,125 Can we trust him? 309 00:26:00,333 --> 00:26:01,458 I hope so. 310 00:26:06,583 --> 00:26:08,291 My prince? 311 00:26:10,500 --> 00:26:12,583 There's a Roman here who'd like to speak with you. 312 00:26:12,666 --> 00:26:13,833 One Roman? 313 00:26:14,541 --> 00:26:15,416 All alone? 314 00:26:17,750 --> 00:26:19,333 That's what I call bold. 315 00:26:28,666 --> 00:26:31,000 Greetings, Marbod… 316 00:26:32,458 --> 00:26:34,041 Prince of the Marcomanni. 317 00:26:47,041 --> 00:26:50,541 Flavus Quinctilius Varus. 318 00:27:15,875 --> 00:27:17,375 Officer Flavus. 319 00:27:18,958 --> 00:27:22,958 I was recently transferred to the region and didn't wanna miss the chance to 320 00:27:23,791 --> 00:27:24,750 visit… 321 00:27:26,833 --> 00:27:27,958 an old friend. 322 00:27:29,333 --> 00:27:30,500 So here I am. 323 00:27:43,250 --> 00:27:45,750 How did you know I'd be here in the west at the moment? 324 00:27:48,375 --> 00:27:50,291 The commander of 70,000 spears… 325 00:27:52,041 --> 00:27:53,291 is pretty easy to spot. 326 00:28:04,500 --> 00:28:06,791 Then you also know about the Thing. 327 00:28:08,750 --> 00:28:10,791 Your brother invited us today. 328 00:28:15,375 --> 00:28:17,291 We reminisced about the good old days. 329 00:28:20,583 --> 00:28:22,125 He's not my brother anymore. 330 00:28:29,916 --> 00:28:34,041 And you can talk to me about the new good days. 331 00:29:07,625 --> 00:29:08,750 Darkness is near. 332 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,875 Dark times. 333 00:29:11,916 --> 00:29:13,791 Beware, Thusnelda. 334 00:29:15,625 --> 00:29:17,916 Gods, what do you want? 335 00:29:31,916 --> 00:29:36,208 Rome will be your mother now. 336 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,416 And I am your father. 337 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:19,500 Varus, I had no choice. 338 00:30:46,125 --> 00:30:47,000 Mother. 339 00:30:49,083 --> 00:30:50,375 Segestes. 340 00:30:59,375 --> 00:31:00,541 It's so good to see you. 341 00:31:06,791 --> 00:31:07,833 How are you? 342 00:31:08,666 --> 00:31:10,291 I'm not here as your daughter 343 00:31:10,375 --> 00:31:12,166 but as princess of the Cherusci. 344 00:31:14,458 --> 00:31:15,916 Your tribe needs your help. 345 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:19,083 Help? Why should we help you anyway? 346 00:31:19,166 --> 00:31:20,458 Of course we will. 347 00:31:21,375 --> 00:31:24,000 -We would do anything to help our own. -Good. 348 00:31:24,666 --> 00:31:27,416 Rome will attack soon, and the tribes need to be united. 349 00:31:28,583 --> 00:31:31,958 That means you should mediate with Reik Hadgan tonight at the Thing. 350 00:31:32,458 --> 00:31:33,958 Hadgan only wants the spoils. 351 00:31:34,041 --> 00:31:35,750 And he'll have them. 352 00:31:35,833 --> 00:31:37,291 But in case he needs another nudge, 353 00:31:37,375 --> 00:31:39,791 he's stupid enough to listen to you, so advise him. 354 00:31:39,875 --> 00:31:42,000 You should watch your tone, Thusnelda. 355 00:31:43,916 --> 00:31:45,000 What's in it for me? 356 00:31:51,416 --> 00:31:55,208 Help us with Hadgan, and you may rejoin the tribe. 357 00:31:55,291 --> 00:31:56,583 You can rely on us. 358 00:32:18,500 --> 00:32:19,750 You, boy! 359 00:32:20,750 --> 00:32:23,208 First time in Germania? 360 00:32:25,583 --> 00:32:28,041 Met any Barbarians yet? 361 00:32:30,583 --> 00:32:32,666 I was there. 362 00:32:33,375 --> 00:32:37,625 The attack of the traitor, Arminius. 363 00:32:37,708 --> 00:32:40,791 Barbarians nailed the heads to the trees. 364 00:32:42,541 --> 00:32:45,500 They ripped out the guts… 365 00:32:47,750 --> 00:32:49,208 and ate them! 366 00:32:50,208 --> 00:32:53,166 Dead or wounded. 367 00:32:54,583 --> 00:32:56,541 And the testicles too. 368 00:32:59,541 --> 00:33:01,250 I think… I have to… 369 00:33:03,208 --> 00:33:07,000 Welcome to Germania, boy! 370 00:33:08,625 --> 00:33:10,791 Have a pleasant stay! 371 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:06,208 It's been a year of peace and healing. 372 00:34:07,166 --> 00:34:08,791 And as I look around, 373 00:34:09,541 --> 00:34:13,333 I see strong reiks and brave warriors with a common goal. 374 00:34:14,666 --> 00:34:17,250 To fight for freedom and sovereignty. 375 00:34:18,916 --> 00:34:21,083 We battle for our land, 376 00:34:21,166 --> 00:34:23,916 for that which has always belonged to us. 377 00:34:24,833 --> 00:34:27,916 And they battle to steal what doesn't belong to them. 378 00:34:29,916 --> 00:34:33,625 But if we stand united, they will not succeed. 379 00:34:33,708 --> 00:34:35,875 Let's go fight those dogs right now! 380 00:34:35,958 --> 00:34:38,041 Yeah! Yeah! 381 00:34:38,833 --> 00:34:41,208 That's exactly what I'd like to do, Rurik. 382 00:34:41,958 --> 00:34:44,041 It's about time all of this came to an end. 383 00:34:44,625 --> 00:34:47,833 New legions are on the way. We cannot wait any longer. 384 00:34:48,541 --> 00:34:50,291 We have to attack now. 385 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:54,000 'Cause we're unstoppable if we stand together as one. 386 00:34:55,708 --> 00:34:58,500 Together, with me as your king! 387 00:35:14,875 --> 00:35:18,375 Let's hear it for Ari, the fearless reik! 388 00:35:21,375 --> 00:35:24,125 Who led you all into battle like a clever wolf! 389 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:28,916 If he becomes your king, 390 00:35:30,166 --> 00:35:32,208 he will lead you to war again. 391 00:35:32,291 --> 00:35:33,833 -Marbod's right. -Yeah! 392 00:35:33,916 --> 00:35:36,958 It's been a long time since I last saw you all here. 393 00:35:41,541 --> 00:35:42,750 Reik Rurik. 394 00:35:46,750 --> 00:35:50,083 How many of your warriors did you lose in the battle in the forest? 395 00:35:50,166 --> 00:35:51,416 Reik Thorleif! 396 00:35:54,250 --> 00:35:55,791 Where is your brother? 397 00:35:55,875 --> 00:35:57,625 Ari says, "a year of healing." 398 00:35:58,208 --> 00:35:59,916 Is your dead brother healed? 399 00:36:00,916 --> 00:36:02,625 And you, Brandolf. 400 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,666 Last time, you were here with your three sons. 401 00:36:09,666 --> 00:36:11,208 Three sons! 402 00:36:11,833 --> 00:36:13,166 Honored warriors! 403 00:36:13,875 --> 00:36:15,375 Where are they now? 404 00:36:15,875 --> 00:36:20,875 A year ago, Ari said you would drive the Romans out of your land. 405 00:36:21,750 --> 00:36:25,416 That freedom was worth any sacrifice. 406 00:36:26,375 --> 00:36:28,666 A whole year has gone by, and you're here again, 407 00:36:28,750 --> 00:36:30,958 but the Romans haven't gone away. 408 00:36:31,541 --> 00:36:34,916 And Ari, once again, has nothing else to offer but war. 409 00:36:37,541 --> 00:36:39,875 But times have changed, Ari. 410 00:36:41,916 --> 00:36:43,833 Anyone who only thinks like a wolf 411 00:36:44,750 --> 00:36:46,166 doesn't look too far ahead. 412 00:36:46,666 --> 00:36:49,750 And a man who only knows one way of doing things 413 00:36:49,833 --> 00:36:51,875 is not wise enough to be your king! 414 00:36:53,666 --> 00:36:55,500 You have no right to talk like that. 415 00:36:56,541 --> 00:37:00,791 While all these men were in battles, you were hiding away in your village, 416 00:37:01,875 --> 00:37:03,500 you cowardly asshole. 417 00:37:04,833 --> 00:37:05,708 It's true. 418 00:37:06,416 --> 00:37:09,541 I have been trading with the Romans for many years. 419 00:37:11,291 --> 00:37:14,625 We do business. Good business! 420 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:16,750 The Romans trust me. 421 00:37:18,250 --> 00:37:21,708 That, my friends, is a better way. 422 00:37:23,333 --> 00:37:24,750 A peaceful way… 423 00:37:26,500 --> 00:37:28,166 in which all of you can partake. 424 00:37:30,500 --> 00:37:33,250 A year ago, none of you had a choice. 425 00:37:34,041 --> 00:37:35,583 You do now, believe me! 426 00:37:37,083 --> 00:37:39,333 Choose wisely, my friends. 427 00:37:40,416 --> 00:37:41,500 Choose wisely. 428 00:37:42,625 --> 00:37:44,708 Choose me as your honored king. 429 00:38:21,250 --> 00:38:23,416 Why didn't you stop them from leaving? 430 00:38:23,500 --> 00:38:24,958 We didn't come to a decision. 431 00:38:25,041 --> 00:38:27,500 The night is over. 432 00:38:28,083 --> 00:38:31,208 The gods will decide on the king some other time. 433 00:38:31,708 --> 00:38:32,708 What? 434 00:38:32,791 --> 00:38:35,333 You'd better save yourself and your child! 435 00:38:42,416 --> 00:38:44,666 You know nothing about the gods, Thusnelda. 436 00:38:44,750 --> 00:38:46,916 You think they can't do you any harm 437 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:50,708 because you didn't get a punishment for your arrogance and contempt. 438 00:38:54,750 --> 00:38:55,833 What are you saying? 439 00:38:56,333 --> 00:38:58,250 Nobody can fool the gods! 440 00:38:59,750 --> 00:39:02,916 Nobody! Beware, Thusnelda! 441 00:39:03,000 --> 00:39:05,041 The gods will punish him too! 442 00:39:11,708 --> 00:39:13,250 What is Marbod up to? 443 00:39:14,375 --> 00:39:16,750 I don't know. That wasn't like him. 444 00:39:17,333 --> 00:39:19,625 I'll go to try and find out. I'll find his wife. 445 00:39:19,708 --> 00:39:21,000 I'll talk to him again. 446 00:39:22,125 --> 00:39:24,416 Ari? There he is. 447 00:39:26,375 --> 00:39:27,416 Marbod! 448 00:39:38,333 --> 00:39:40,708 Who is going to take our things to the village? 449 00:39:40,791 --> 00:39:42,250 Why should anyone do that? 450 00:39:42,875 --> 00:39:45,041 What did you say? We had an agreement. 451 00:39:46,333 --> 00:39:48,958 Then make sure that it all works out at the next Thing. 452 00:39:49,541 --> 00:39:53,375 Someone should put her in her place, or else she won't come to her senses. 453 00:40:02,791 --> 00:40:03,833 Marbod? 454 00:40:08,208 --> 00:40:09,375 Why did you do that? 455 00:40:11,250 --> 00:40:12,666 This is your war. 456 00:40:14,500 --> 00:40:17,791 It's your war with your past, with yourself. 457 00:40:19,750 --> 00:40:21,291 What are you talking about? 458 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,875 Our tribes are to have their blood spilled 459 00:40:23,958 --> 00:40:26,291 because you have to prove to yourself you're not a Roman. 460 00:40:27,958 --> 00:40:29,291 That's nonsense. 461 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,708 Maybe the Romans aren't the problem. 462 00:40:36,791 --> 00:40:38,666 Maybe you're the problem. 463 00:40:39,708 --> 00:40:41,375 The only thing I want 464 00:40:41,458 --> 00:40:44,375 is for the tribes to unite so their freedom is protected! 465 00:40:49,875 --> 00:40:51,791 What wise words, King Ari. 466 00:40:51,875 --> 00:40:52,708 Flavus? 467 00:41:02,708 --> 00:41:04,041 So this is all you're doing. 468 00:41:06,375 --> 00:41:07,791 You ruined my life. 469 00:41:08,416 --> 00:41:10,125 You ruined my life! 470 00:41:22,958 --> 00:41:24,208 It's over, Ari! 471 00:41:31,208 --> 00:41:32,958 Give up, brother.