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Robin Hood Reboot Debuts on MGM+ to Polarized Early Response

Early response is polarized, with upbeat viewer reactions contrasted by harsh critical takedowns.

Overview

  • Two episodes premiered Nov. 2 on MGM+, with the 10-part season rolling out weekly through Dec. 28.
  • Newcomer Jack Patten leads as Rob/Robin Hood opposite Lauren McQueen’s Marian, with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Connie Nielsen as Queen Eleanor.
  • The series reimagines the legend as a character-driven origin set after the Norman invasion, centering on Rob and Marian’s parallel fights for justice.
  • Viewers on social media praised the “amazing” start, sets and costumes, and said they were hooked after the double-episode debut.
  • Critics delivered sharply split verdicts, ranging from “gloriously bad” takedowns to notices lauding the show’s ambition, craft and performances; no second season is confirmed.