Robin Hood – Season 2 DVD
There have been many, many versions of the Robin Hood legend — in books, movies and TV series. The current TV version of Robin Hood seems to be doing well. Now that we’re well into the third season, some of you might want to catch up on Season 2.
The Sheriff (Keith Allen) puts Operation Shah Mat (translation: Kill the King) into action. He assembles a garrison of hundreds of men, the dread Black Knights. He commissions the development of indestructible armor that will turn his army into Iron Men. To fund his plans, he plots to cheat a high-rolling Bavarian aristocrat, while Robin Hood (Jonas Armstrong) and company try to pull an Ocean’s 11 and rob his impenetrable Strong Room. But big picture: The Sheriff is determined to intercept King Richard upon his return to England and kill him. Robin receives the clandestine help of Lady Marian (Lucy Griffiths), who, with her ailing father, is being held under house arrest in the castle. After the mostly rollicking romp that was Series One, Series Two of this royally entertaining BBC series takes a decidedly darker, Empire Strikes Back turn.
Along with the daring rescues, swashbuckling fights, and anachronistic dialogue (”Get with the program, Gisborne”) that are this series’ stock in trade, Robin’s tireless campaign against the Sheriff gets very personal. In the first episode, the Sheriff’s snake-fancying sister is killed while trying to administer “death by fanging” to Robin, and Gisborne (Richard Armitage), still smarting from being jilted at the author, burns Marian’s home to the ground. Later, Robin discovers that one of his men, not so merry, is a Gisborne spy. And there is a shocking death in the finale that will rock the series to its core. –Donald Liebenson
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Robin and the gang are back, giving us a second season packed with action, intrigue, humor, and even more of those wonderful little character moments that made the first season such a joy. It is evident even from the first episode that the overall tone of the show is much darker this time around, as each our heroes must contend not only with the Sheriff’s evildoings, but also with their own personal tragedies. This darker tone goes hand-in-hand with a bit more violence, though it is no more graphic than what was presented in the first season. This gives the show an intensity that had been missing before, and the opportunity to present some jaw-dropping action sequences (Robin vs the Black Knights is not to be missed!).
It was always the characters that made the show appealing to me, and on that score S2 delivers in spades. There are many lovely Robin/Marian moments, and some surprising new alliances (of friends and enemies) are formed as well. One of my favorite scenes of the entire series is a beautifully-written character exposition sequence in the episode “A Good Day To Die” where, in the classic death-at-sunrise scenario, each member of the gang spends their potentially last-night-on-earth revealing their inner secrets. It’s an extremely emotional scene, and a powerful one, that brings up insecurities and issues that have been building since the very beginning of the series.
Of course, the series wouldn’t be Robin Hood if there wasn’t also plenty of fun to be had along the way. The Sheriff is still as hilarious as he is evil, and it’s a blast watching Robin and Co. get the best of him time and again. Keith Allen does an especially great job with the Sherrif’s gloating/crying in “Get Carter”, an episode which also introduces one of the most enjoyable recurring characters to come to Nottingham in quite awhile.
Season 2 has more of a cohesive story arc than season one, and as such, there are plot twists galore (most notably the 2-part finale) that impact future episodes and draw on events of those past. I’d recommend staying spoiler-free until you’ve seen them. That being said, get a box of tissues handy and be prepared to pick your jaw up off the floor by the time you finish the last episode. It’s a doozy.
Rumor has it, there will be a S3, although the BBC is a being a bit cagey as to the details. In the meantime, settle down with season two and enjoy the ride!
BBC’s second series of Robin Hood is loads of fun. With modern twists added to the old legend the classic tale is taken to a whole new level. Whether a casino night or sleepwalking the story keeps to the traditional spirit the Robin Hood legend produces. Robin is still working long hours stealing from the rich and giving to the poor and saving King Richard from the Sheriff’s evil plot.
The episodes include:
Sisterhood
Booby and the Beast
Childhood
The Angel of Death
Ducking and Diving
For England
Show Me The Money
Get Carter
Lardner’s Ring
Walkabout
Treasure of a Nation
A Good Day To Die
We Are Robin Hard
Robin Hood (Jonas Armstrong) continues in his attempts to save the people of England and King Richard with the help of his gang (including familiar faces from last series: Much, Alan, Will, Little John, and Djaq). Marian(Lucy Griffiths)continues to aid the gang with the information she picks up from the castle. Guy of Gisborne (Richard Armitage) and The Sheriff (Keith Allen) continue with their evil schemes and new characters both good and bad are introduced along the way.
If you liked the first series, you’ll love the second!
This second installment of the popular BBC series will take you on a serious ride. You will laugh and by the end you will most likely cry. Both Jonas (Robin) and Richard (Guy) are serious talents and they are really comfortable with their roles. Lucy Griffith’s (Marion) shines this year as she serves as Robin spy in the castle. This Robin Hood series takes a serious turn as Robin begins to kill and as he fights for England, but he still possesses his cheekiness. Love this series and ABSOLUTELY LOVE JONAS AND RICHARD. I also recommend North and South for the hopeless romantics.