So Much Promise, Such Wretched Execution.
I loved the premise of this show, I thought it had wonderful potential. Unfortunately, upon watching it, I don't think the writer or director were at all familiar with the Robin Hood legend because what they've delivered are some very unlikeable protagonists who with neither conscience or selfless intention, commit crimes. The villains are equally unlikeable while also reflecting the story's anti-white bias. The camera action was inexplicably amateurish. I felt sorry for the actors who had to deal with such misguided direction and an embarrassingly poor script.
I completely understand why a studio approved the concept proposal for this series. There was so much that could have been done with a knowledge of and understanding about the actual Robin Hood story. I.e. Good conquering evil. Also, a comprehension of the way people think and act would have avoided the single dimensionality of the characters. I hope that when this series is a distant (bad) memory, that the concept is again developed into a series, but with more capable and knowledgeable writing and direction.
I completely understand why a studio approved the concept proposal for this series. There was so much that could have been done with a knowledge of and understanding about the actual Robin Hood story. I.e. Good conquering evil. Also, a comprehension of the way people think and act would have avoided the single dimensionality of the characters. I hope that when this series is a distant (bad) memory, that the concept is again developed into a series, but with more capable and knowledgeable writing and direction.
- joyinlagunahills
- Oct 4, 2023