Robin Hood Spotlight

Robin Hood
2006-2009 TV Series

Spotlight Review by Allen W. Wright
(Original Version: October 2007)

Introduction

Created by Dominic Minghella and Foz Allan
Starring Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage and Keith Allen
(Tiger Aspect for BBC One)

In 2005, the revived series of Doctor Who brought high ratings and a renewed family audience to BBC One. Keen to follow up on that success, they looked for known properties to revive and continue the new/old Saturday night adventure tradition.

And so, in 2006, a new TV series premiered in that Saturday 7pm "family viewing" time slot. It ran for three seasons or series.

The 2018 Robin Hood movie directed by Otto Bathurst and starring Taron Egerton appears to borrow some elements from the 2006 TV version of the legend.

Look below for links to eviews of each season as well as supplemental features.

Season Reviews

The Series One Outlaws celebrate their victory

Series 1 (2006)

Robin of Locksley returns home from the Crusades and begins his rebellion against the Sheriff of Nottingham

Series 2 (2007)

Robin and his band have to deal with betrayal from within their band, and deal with a plot to kill the king

Series 3 (2009)

Robin returns home a broken man. Can a holy man named Tuck convince him to resume the fight against old and new enemies?

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Robin Hood and the Crusades

In this TV series Robin Hood is a former Crusader. Learn about the role of the Crusades in the Robin Hood legend and what this medieval conflict can represent in the modern day

Link to an Interview with Frances Tempest, costume designer

Interview with costume designer Frances Tempest

Learn behind-the-scenes details of the show from the person who designed the costumes for series one and two

You Look Familiar: The 2006 Robin Hood TV Series and the 2018 Robin Hood Movie

A look at the similarities between Jonas Armstrong's Robin Hood and Taron Egerton's Robin Hood

Links to other sites about the 2006 - 2009 Robin Hood

A few links to other websites that cover the BBC/TigerAspect Robin Hood

FULL LIST

SERIES ONE REVIEW - The original article written in 2007 looking at the 2006 debut season. This will be updated for the 20th anniversary in 2026.
SERIES TWO REVIEW - A few reflections on the much-improved second season of the show. This will be greatly expanded in 2026.
SERIES THREE REVIEW - Some quick thoughts about the third and final season of the BBC/TigerAspect Robin Hood. This will be expanded in 2026.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Supplemental articles regarding the BBC/TigerAspect Robin Hood

ROBIN HOOD AND THE CRUSADES - A look at the history of Robin Hood as a Crusader, with special emphasis on film and TV examples
YOU LOOK FAMILIAR: THE 2006 ROBIN HOOD TV SERIES AND THE 2018 ROBIN HOOD MOVIE - How elements of the TV series are reflected in a later movie version
LINKS TO OTHER SITES ABOUT THE 2006 - 2009 ROBIN HOOD - A few links to other sites that explore the series

INTERVIEWS IN SHERWOOD: FRANCES TEMPEST - An Interview with the costume designer of the first two series

Would you like to learn more about Robin Hood? Check out these other sections of this website

ROBIN HOOD -- BOLD OUTLAW OF BARNSDALE AND SHERWOOD - The index page of a website with extensive resources covering the Robin Hood legend from its medieval beginnings to the present day
WOLFSHEAD THROUGH THE AGES: THE HISTORY OF ROBIN HOOD - Learn about the growth and development of the Robin Hood legend from the medieval ballads to the modern movies and TV shows
INTERVIEWS IN SHERWOOD - Original interviews with writers, actors and scholars behind the Robin Hood legend
BEGINNER'S GUIDE - Basic information about the Robin Hood legend as it exists in popular culture
ROBIN HOOD FAQ - The answers to your frequently asked questions about Robin Hood include links to further information
ROBIN HOOD TALES - Read Robin Hood ballads, poems, short stories and comic books

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The 2006-2009 Robin Hood TV series is copyright BBC and TigerAspect and is used without permission under fair use for the purposes of criticism and review
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Robin Hood2006-2009 TV Series

Spotlight Review by Allen W. Wright(Original Version: October 2007)