The series also omits another great barbarian rebel, Caractacus, a British Chieftain of Catuvellauni tribe who resisted the Romans for almost a decade. Using a mixture of guerrilla tactics, set piece battles and pitched battles he managed several victories against the Romans until he was captured by Rome after being betrayed by Queen Cartimandua, of the Brigantes for a hefty reward.
The series skips over Rome's conquest of Gaul (France) during Julius Caesar's time as "Governor" of Gaul. It also omits Caesar's struggle with Vercingetorix and ultimate victory at Alesia.
Kirsty Mitchell's portrayal of "Queen Boudica" was the highest rated episode of the Barbarians Rising (2016) limited series event, which was broadcast in over 185 territories around the world though the summer and into the fall of 2016.
This documentary-drama contains 6 actors and actresses from the hit series Game of Thrones (2011). This includes Clive Russell who portrayed Blackfish, Ian Beattie who portrayed Meryn Trant, Ian McElhinney who portrayed Barristan Selmy, Kerry Ingram who portrayed Shireen Baratheon ,Murray McArthur who portrayed Dim Dalba and Tom Hopper who portrayed Dickon Tarly.
This isn't Kristy Mitchell's first time in an Ancient Roman setting- she was in 2001's mini-series, 'Attila', starring Gerard Butler, & the late Powers Boothe- as the Roman Princess Honoria.