a5c7b9f00b Robin of Loxsley returns from the holy land, to find Nottingham in pieces under the rule of the new Sheriff. He leads a band of outlaws to fight the Sherrif and help the people of Nottingham, all whilst falling in love again with his ex-finance Marian. Returning from five years of fighting in the crusades, Robin of Locksley and his manservant Much discover their beloved home under the rule of the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. To fight the tyranny, Robin becomes the leader of a band of outlaws with Will Scarlett, Allan A Dale, Royston White, Little John, and Djaq. Meanwhile, feisty Lady Marian inspires the love of both her childhood sweetheart Robin and the Sheriff's second-in-command Sir Guy of Gisborne. Later episodes find the addition of friends and foes suchPrince John, warrior monk Tuck, village girl Kate, Guy's sister Isabella, and mysterious Archer. Initially, I wasn't sure what Robin Hood would be likeI had read mixed reviews about it; some of them being not too generous. However, it has made my Saturday nights viewing of TV much more interesting. Even though it started off well, it got betterthe episodes went on. Jonas Armstrong was a good choice for Robin Hood, he is believablethe outlaw. His character is funny at the right times and serious at the others, which I believe is an important quality in the character of any TV show,too much of either can be overbearing. The stories are always interesting, and always have a role for each character. My only complaints would be that Hungary doesn't really fill in for Sherwood Forest and also Lucy Griffiths is perhaps a bit too seriousMaid Marian, and not enough goes on between her and Robin Hood. At least she looks the part, and maybe we will see more of their relationship in the second series. Overall, it is worth 9 out of 10, and even if you do not like it, I reckon it works wellSaturday night TV. Watch it, it's good! Did anybody else find the end lame? Everything was amazingly good and thrilling and psychologically very strong. But I was so disappointed by the fizzle at the end… The whole story was taken out of the geographical setting. Then it just went exotic and weirdit seemed to take on a link to Jesus and Mary. For me there was no use for this… and it spoiled the end of the series. I like the original story and it is firmly set in Middle EnglandfarI am concerned. Why was there no happy ending for Marianne? I was sadit was an old-fashioned bad ending for the girl. I kept hoping but to no avail. I would like to know how other people feel about this. Compare the Seeker, a recent New Zealand series. That one had a weird plot in that it revealed a rule that male confessor babies had to be killedthey would become too power-hungry. I repulsed at that plot and found that very questionable (even if perhaps intriguing and there being some truth in it). The end of The Seeker was more level however.
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