Robin Hood Returns: Adventure, Intrigue, and Romance Await Starting November 2025.
The most famous archer in literary history is back, and this time with a star-studded cast. The new series Robin Hood will premiere on the U.S. network MGM+ on November 2, 2025. A full-length trailer now gives a first glimpse of what to expect – and it’s certain to excite fans of epic medieval adventures.
Familiar Story, New Impact
Robin Hood has been a staple of popular culture for centuries. Sometimes romantic, sometimes humorous, sometimes dark – each generation rediscovers the outlaw of Sherwood Forest in its own way. After the last major film in 2018 flopped at the box office, the archer’s legend went quiet for a while. Now, however, the story is making a comeback: alongside the planned film The Death of Robin Hood, the series promises a mix of historical authenticity and gripping drama.
At the center are Robert “Rob” of Locksley (Jack Patten), the son of an Anglo-Saxon forester, and Lady Marian (Lauren McQueen), who comes from Norman nobility. Despite their different backgrounds, the two are bound not only by a forbidden love but also by their fight for freedom, justice, and against corruption.
Star-Studded Cast
The cast is generating a lot of attention: Sean Bean, a cult favorite known for his roles in Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings, plays the Sheriff of Nottingham – this time as the ruthless antagonist to the hero. Joining him is Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, Wonder Woman) as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, while Marcus Fraser appears as Little John and Angus Castle-Doughty as Friar Tuck.
The series thus combines Hollywood veterans with rising young talent. For Australian actor Jack Patten, this lead role marks his first major project.
A Touch Of Westeros And Assassin’s Creed
The trailer makes it clear: the series leans heavily on intrigue, romance, betrayal, and bloody confrontations, a combination that inevitably evokes memories of Game of Thrones. The historical setting, the conflicts between Anglo-Saxons and Normans, and the high-stakes power struggles promise a similarly complex narrative universe.
Visually, the series also occasionally evokes Assassin’s Creed: dark castles, massive battles, and parkour-style movements through forests and walls heighten the sense of adventure.
Conclusion: A Classic In A New Form
Whether the new series can truly reinvent the legacy of the many Robin Hood adaptations remains to be seen. Yet the blend of well-known stars, historical authenticity, and epic ambition is likely to appeal to a wide audience, especially those still seeking a powerful medieval epic after Game of Thrones.
Starting November 2, 2025, viewers can see for themselves when Robin Hood premieres with a double episode.