This fall, as autumn leaves begin to wither and winter's chill sets in, fantasy fans can indulge in a peculiar treat: Robin Hood. Starring Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham, this medieval retelling ticks all the boxes for die-hard enthusiasts – or so it thinks.
In what appears to be a deliberately clumsy attempt at world-building, the show begins with an opening caption that reads like a textbook on Norman Conquest history. It's a refreshing change from the usual formulaic storytelling, but one can't help wondering if this might be an indication of the production's overall ramshackle vibe.
The show's narrative follows the traditional Robin Hood arc, with Hugh of Locksley teaching his young son, Rob (yes, you read that right – no wigs in sight!), archery skills and eventually becoming a royal forester. However, his struggles are quickly derailed by the treacherous Huntingdon and the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham, played by none other than Sean Bean.
Bean's character is, as one would expect, delightfully villainous, but even he can't elevate this show above its inherently silly premise. The introduction of Priscilla, the medieval nymphomaniac daughter of the sheriff, feels like a tired attempt to add some levity to the proceedings.
One can't help but be charmed by the lack of wigs in this production – it's almost as if someone intervened and said, "No more stringy Yore-hair!" But, alas, this is not enough to redeem a show that feels more like a parody of itself than an actual attempt at storytelling.
Make no mistake, Robin Hood is terrible. But, if you go into it with the right attitude – as one would for a B-movie or camp classic – you might just find yourself having a surprisingly good time. So, by all means, enjoy this guilty pleasure while Sean Bean reapages his paycheck on another questionable project.
In what appears to be a deliberately clumsy attempt at world-building, the show begins with an opening caption that reads like a textbook on Norman Conquest history. It's a refreshing change from the usual formulaic storytelling, but one can't help wondering if this might be an indication of the production's overall ramshackle vibe.
The show's narrative follows the traditional Robin Hood arc, with Hugh of Locksley teaching his young son, Rob (yes, you read that right – no wigs in sight!), archery skills and eventually becoming a royal forester. However, his struggles are quickly derailed by the treacherous Huntingdon and the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham, played by none other than Sean Bean.
Bean's character is, as one would expect, delightfully villainous, but even he can't elevate this show above its inherently silly premise. The introduction of Priscilla, the medieval nymphomaniac daughter of the sheriff, feels like a tired attempt to add some levity to the proceedings.
One can't help but be charmed by the lack of wigs in this production – it's almost as if someone intervened and said, "No more stringy Yore-hair!" But, alas, this is not enough to redeem a show that feels more like a parody of itself than an actual attempt at storytelling.
Make no mistake, Robin Hood is terrible. But, if you go into it with the right attitude – as one would for a B-movie or camp classic – you might just find yourself having a surprisingly good time. So, by all means, enjoy this guilty pleasure while Sean Bean reapages his paycheck on another questionable project.
I think this says a lot about our expectation of entertainment these days. We're like "oh yeah, it's Robin Hood...but it's not the usual stuff". It's like we've lost that simple joy in just watching something for fun without overthinking it 
. And you know what? Maybe that's exactly what this show needs - a little bit of humility and acceptance. If it's meant to be campy, then let's own it! 
Rather than trying to elevate it to something we think it should be.
️ the show's flaws are so obvious, but somehow it still works? Like, who comes up with these characters – a medieval nymphomaniac daughter of the sheriff? 
and don't even get me started on the production's world-building...I mean, I appreciate the effort to add some depth, but sometimes less is more, right? The lack of wigs is actually kinda genius, though 
it just goes to show that you can make a show work with a little bit of creative license. If people go in expecting camp and are willing to let loose, they'll probably have a blast 
Robin Hood is a total mess! They went for that super detailed history thingy and just phoned it in. I get where they're trying to be all cool and whatnot but the execution is weak sauce . Sean Bean can only do so much with that ridiculous character. And, omg, Priscilla?! 
That's some extra nonsense right there. It's like they took every bad 90s fantasy show and mashed them all together into one hot mess of mediocrity 
Still though, if you're gonna sit down for this trainwreck, at least do it with a grain of salt and just enjoy the camp value 
- the way it jumps between praise and ridicule, the snarky one-liners... it's like a masterclass in structure 
. And can we talk about the tone? It's so effortlessly cool, like you're just casually trashing the show while making fun of yourself for doing so 
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. I mean, who else could make a sentence like "it's almost as if someone intervened and said, 'No more stringy Yore-hair!'" actually sound charming 
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. But honestly, if you're gonna watch this, don't take it seriously – just go in for the laughs and enjoy the trainwreck 
. It's like a bad 90s movie, but with more swords and less mullets 
. So, yeah, Robin Hood might not be the greatest show ever, but it's definitely entertaining as hell 
. i mean, who needs wigs when u can just go bare-headed? 
perfection! but seriously tho, it feels like they're trying too hard to be "medieval" 
, all these fancy captions and whatnot. idk man, maybe its supposed to be cringeworthy? 
that's just great 
anyway if you wanna watch it with a grain of salt and enjoy its campy goodness go for it! 
this show sounds so flawed but also kinda... entertaining? 
sean bean is always a silver lining though, even as the bad guy he's still gonna bring that charisma 
what's your fave campy classic though? 
. Otherwise, there are better ways to spend your time 
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. Maybe it's not everyone's cup of tea, but hey, at least it's not boring 
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. This one just seems like a weird mashup of different ideas 
. And Sean Bean as the Sheriff? He's still got it, no matter how silly the show is 
And don't even get me started on the lack of wigs... I kinda love that about it though! 
. The plot's all over the place, like they threw a bunch of random characters and situations together and hoped it'd stick 
... I mean, I love him in his normal roles, but here he just feels like he's hammin' it up 
. Still, if you're gonna watch it, might as well have some fun with it and not take yourself too seriously