Robin Hood TV Series Early Review: A Spectacular Debut on MGM+

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The new television series, "Robin Hood," officially premiered on November 2, 2025, on MGM+.

This Lionsgate Television production reimagines the legendary hero with a captivating contemporary twist.

Early reviews for the series have been positive, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%.

Critics have praised the series' ability to balance faithfulness to the original legend with a modern interpretation.

The show is expected to be MGM+'s next big hit.

Curious about how the "Robin Hood" 2025 series will captivate audiences and critics alike?

The 2025 'Robin Hood' series, a Lionsgate Television production for MGM+, offers a captivating drama and adventure genre.

The story was created by Jonathan English and John Glenn, two behind-the-scenes minds who are working to bring the classic legend to life.

The series originates from the United States and Serbia, with the original language being English.

The first season consists of 10 episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long.

The production companies involved include English Glenn Media, Hidden Pictures, and Lionsgate Television.

With each episode's lengthy run time, viewers can delve deeper into the storyline and character development.

This solid production detail is one of the main attractions of the latest 'Robin Hood' series.

The 'Robin Hood' series premieres on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM PST (or 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT) on MGM+. On premiere day, two episodes will be released immediately to delight loyal viewers.

The first season will conclude on December 28, 2025, with the highly anticipated finale.Here is the complete list of episodes for 'Robin Hood' season one:

• Episode 1: "I See Him" ​​– November 2, 2025
• Episode 2: "A Heinous Devil" – November 2, 2025
• Episode 3: November 9, 2025
• Episode 4: November 16, 2025
• Episode 5: November 23, 2025
• Episode 6: November 30, 2025
• Episode 7: December 7, 2025
• Episode 8: December 14, 2025
• Episode 9: December 21, 2025
• Episode 10: December 28, 2025

This series brings a modern twist to the classic tale of Robin Hood, the outlaw hero who steals from the rich to help the poor which set after the Norman invasion of England in the Middle Ages.

Rob, the son of a Saxon forester, and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord, fall in love and team up to fight for justice.

Rob leads a band of rebellious outlaws, while Marian infiltrates the Norman court, the two collaborate to thwart royal corruption.

The series also explores the impact of the Norman invasion in depth, placing Rob in the role of a Saxon whose family lands are seized.

Jack Patten plays the lead character Robin "Rob" Hood.

Lauren McQueen plays Marian, Robin's brave and intelligent lover, while Sean Bean plays the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood's arch-nemesis.

Other supporting cast members who enliven the series include Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham, Marcus Fraser as Little John, Henry Rowley as Will Gamewell, and Angus Castle-Doughty as Friar Tuck.

Connie Nielsen also appears as Eleanor of Aquitaine, adding depth to the story.

'Robin Hood' is an MGM+ original series, meaning it airs exclusively on the platform.

For viewers in the United States, there are several options for accessing the series.

You can subscribe directly to MGM+ for $7.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.

Alternatively, you can subscribe through a streaming TV service that offers MGM+, such as Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Philo, and DirecTV Stream.

Individual episodes can also be rented or purchased from Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or Apple TV.For viewers in Canada, the series premieres on Super Channel and Super Channel Fuse with two episodes on November 2 at 9:00 PM ET.

Subscriptions start at CA$11.49 per month. International viewers can use a VPN like NordVPN to access their domestic streaming services.

The 'Robin Hood' series debuted with a solid Rotten Tomatoes score, reaching 80% based on five early reviews.

This figure indicates a fairly favorable reception from critics, although this score is likely to fluctuate as reviews accumulate.

A positive review came from Collider, which declared the series "poised to be MGM+'s next big hit" and gave it a 9/10 score.

They praised the series' balance between a modern audience and fidelity to the legend, as well as the depth of the characters.

CBR also acknowledged that the series "does a smart job of giving Robin Hood a fresh look."

Radio Times gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "a rich, immersive story that feels both historical and relevant."

TechRadar highlighted the "good storytelling with impressive new faces."

However, not all reviews were entirely positive.

RogerEbert.com gave it a negative review, highlighting the lack of "substantial chemistry" between the characters and character development sacrificed for less successful world-building.

The Guardian called it objectively "terrible" but subjectively "entertaining," particularly Sean Bean's performance.

TechRadar, while generally positive, criticized some scenes as "too explicit and unnecessary," particularly those involving Priscilla of Nottingham.