Robin of Sherwood
The definitive version of the story.
Created by Richard Carpenter
On ITV1
A mythic, pagan-inflected Robin Hood adventure that treats the legend as a spiritual calling rather than mere outlawry, balancing action with supernatural purpose.
Herne the Hunter picks Robin of Loxley as his successor in his mission to support the oppressed. Robin builds his army and leads a guerrilla attack to suppress the exploited's Norman tormentors.
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Questions people ask
Is Robin of Sherwood violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Robin of Sherwood leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Robin of Sherwood sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Robin of Sherwood scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Robin of Sherwood easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Robin of Sherwood
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Robin of Sherwood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Robin of Sherwood, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Robin of Sherwood, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Robin of Sherwood, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
