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MGM+ Debuts Gritty Robin Hood Reimagining Starring Jack Patten and Sean Bean

Early coverage notes a darker, grounded retelling that emphasizes class conflict and creative license over strict historical fidelity.

Overview

  • Robin Hood premieres on MGM+ on November 2 with a 10-episode season rolling out weekly on Sundays through late December.
  • Jack Patten leads as Rob/Robin opposite Lauren McQueen’s proactive Marian, with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Connie Nielsen as Eleanor of Aquitaine.
  • The series frames Saxon–Norman tensions and wealth disparity at its core, features mature content, and introduces mythic forest elements within a grounded tone.
  • Filmed in Serbia, production demanded heavy period costumes in extreme heat, which cast members say shaped their performances and on-set experience.
  • A Radio Times historian praises the storytelling tradition yet flags anachronisms, including references to Normans versus Angevins, the sheriff title, and the portrayal of Friar Tuck.