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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page There are so many streaming services, TV channels, and series these days that watching everything is basically impossible. As a result, it’s very easy for shows to go under the radar when they first drop. Which brings us to one such series: Robin Hood, which is streaming now on MGM Plus via Amazon Prime Video. This new adaptation stars the legendary Game of Thrones actor Sean Bean alongside Australian TV star Jack Patten and puts a new spin on the well-worn legend. The series, which premiered on November 2, follows folk heroes Robin and Maid Marian – played by Lauren McQueen – during the Norman invasion of England. Veteran actor Sean, 66, plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in the show, which comes from Ironclad writer Johnathan English and American screenwriter John Glenn. Sean Bean stars as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the new drama (Picture: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+) The 10-part series, which also stars Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham, will release weekly episodes until the season finale on December 28. A synopsis reads: ‘Rob, a Saxon outlaw, and Marian, a Norman noblewoman, unite to fight injustice after the Norman conquest. ‘Rob leads a rebel band while she infiltrates the corrupt court, both striving for justice and peace.’ What did Metro make of Robin Hood? Our Deputy TV Editor, Tom Percival, takes aim at this new adaptation of Nottingham’s most famous legend in his three-star review... Robin Hood has been done to death at this point, and I’ll be honest, the news of another adaptation didn’t make me a very merry man. That said, after watching five episodes of the new series, I find myself torn on this one. You see, there’s a lot to like in Robin Hood. I think the acting’s great (You’d expect Sean Bean and Connie to be good, but Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen hold their own ), the production design is good, and I really enjoyed the show’s attempts to put a new spin on the well-worn legend. On that note, the decision to lean into the wider historical context and play with the politics outside of Nottingham was a good one, allowing the show to tell a bigger story than previous adaptations. This also has the effect of making previously flat characters like the Sheriff of Nottingham far more understandable, if not sympathetic. Yes, it’s basically doing Game of Thrones, but it’s sporadically entertaining enough. Sadly, though, it didn’t quite hit the bullseye, to use a clumsy archery metaphor. I can’t quite put my finger on it, to be honest. There’s just something about Robin Hood that doesn’t work for me. I think it might be the vaguely fantastical elements clashing with the attempts at historical accuracy, or the fact that it’s telling an origin story for a character I’ve known for as long as I can remember, but while I could enjoy Robin Hood, I never really loved it. The show has received broadly positive reviews since its premiere (the show has an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and is now trending on Prime Video. Still, several critics and some TV fans have started to file Robin Hood in the ‘so bad it’s good’ category. In a review for The Guardian, TV critic Lucy Mangan said: ‘Look, by any objective measure Robin Hood is terrible. [But] subjectively? I couldn’t be having more fun.’ The Robin Hood series stars Jack Patten as ‘Rob’ (Picture: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+) ‘Look, by any objective measure Robin Hood is terrible.’ (Picture: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+) Lucy continued: ‘I suspect [my experience of having fun] will be the same for anyone who goes into it with the right attitude. If it’s not for you, fine.’ On Reddit, F1del1us agreed, saying, ‘Exactly how I felt about it,’ while JockFist5000 added: ‘Sometimes you just want slop. Lotta people eat fast food.’ Ricker888 concurred: ‘I’m always happy they make these Robin Hood shows or similar. Are they great? Probably not. But at least this looks well-made and notable actors. I’m not going to nitpick. Keep this genre coming.’ Robin Hood TV series: What you need to know Created by: Johnathan English, John Glenn Main cast: Jack Patten, Lydia Peckham, Lauren McQueen, Sean Bean How many episodes? 10 Where to stream: MGM+, Amazon Prime Video The 10-part series began on November 2 (Picture: Aleksandar Letic/MGM+) The series has a much lower score of 6.0 out of 10 on IMDb, based on 355 user ratings, with many reviews citing the show’s historical inaccuracies as reasons to avoid the show. That didn’t put off Reddit user DarkChiles: ‘I’m intrigued with the story they are trying to tell and after the first two episodes I’m definitely going to continue to watch (historical inaccuracies be damned lol!)’ BruceLee51 added: ‘First episode was pretty good. I enjoyed it. If you like that time and the story of Robinhood, then it’s good. Fresh faces with some old school stars.’ It’s not yet known whether a second season will be commissioned. Watch Robin Hood on MGM Plus via Amazon Prime Video now. A previous version of this article was published on November 3, 2025. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
