Robin Hood
Robin Hood
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Robin Hood

7.6
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Drama Action & Adventure
Your Verdict
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Overview

A modern reimagining of the classic tale. After the Norman invasion of England, Rob, a Saxon forester’s son, and Marian, a Norman lord’s daughter, fall in love and unite to fight for justice, challenge corruption, and restore peace to the land.

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Latest

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 67 /100

MGM+'s 2025 reimagining of Robin Hood generated a polarized yet generally entertained response from television critics. Enthusiasts praised the series for injecting fresh energy into the well-worn legend, highlighting its compelling blend of historical adventure, political intrigue, and an earnest central romance between Rob and Marian. Several reviews commended the show for featuring complex, active female characters and for giving its titular outlaw a grounded, emotionally earned character arc.

However, critical reaction was distinctly split regarding the execution and tone. More skeptical commentators labeled the production flawed or even "gloriously bad," criticizing its lack of historical verisimilitude and questioning whether the premise truly justified another sprawling retelling. Even among dissenting voices, though, many admitted that the series remains undeniably fun and watchable if approached with the right expectations, aided considerably by Sean Bean's presence.

“One part entertaining historical adventure, one part genuinely swoon-worthy love story, and one part political drama, MGM+’s Robin Hood is an unexpected delight...”

“Look, by any objective measure Robin Hood is terrible. Subjectively? I couldn’t be having more fun...”

“Across 10 hours of action, shifting allegiances and reimagined legend, Robin Hood delivers the familiar beats with fresh grit and emotional resonance.”

“Jack Patten’s Rob/Robin Hood hits the mark, starting as a charming but impulsive lad with an arc that feels earned through both the action and the drama.”

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Why fans love it

This 2025 drama reframes the familiar folklore of medieval England through a lens that favors a cheerful tone over the typical grit associated with 11th-century warfare. By anchoring the narrative in the shifting loyalties between Saxon forest folk and the Norman aristocracy, the series trades standard brooding heroics for a more populist approach to legend.

Jack Patten leads a cast that leans into the romantic tension and tactical agility defining this iteration of the outlaw archetype. The focus remains on the friction of a country under occupation, balancing high-stakes action with a spirit of rebellion that feels lighter than previous adaptations of the tale. It is a calculated update that prioritizes the collaborative nature of the resistance against a corrupt status quo.

Production Board

Crew

Creator
John Glenn Jonathan English
Director
John Glenn Peter Webber Jonathan English Debs Paterson Orsi Nagypál
Executive Producer
John Glenn Todd Lieberman Jonathan English
Writer
John Glenn Kenny Ryan Jacob Roman Jonathan English
Co-Executive Producer
Kenny Ryan Alexander Young Jacob Roman
Director of Photography
Ivan Kostić
Location Casting
Laura Windows
Co-Producer
Carly Kleinbart Elter Natasa Ivic
Associate Producer
Nicole Bryant
Production Design
Jovana Cvetković Jelena Šopić
Costume Design
Bea Merkovits
Original Music Composer
Federico Jusid
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Keywords

england robin hood based on myths, legends or folklore 11th century cheerful
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
November 02, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
170