You're Breaking my Heart . . . Robin Hood

I love the BBC America series Robin Hood. There is something about the classic TV series format (including evil music when the villians ride their horses around that appeals to me). One of my favorite parts of the show has been the love triangle between Marian, Robin Hood, and Guy of Gisborne. Truthfully, I think this is the strongest part of the show. At the beginning of Season 2, Guy was bitter and off Marian after she ditched him at the altar at the end of Season 1. The show wasn't that exciting. Then Guy's feelings for Marian return and the show just kept on getting better. The climax of this was when Guy refused to leave Nottingham for safety so he could stay by Marian's side and die with her. Very romantic. Marian turns Guy into a three dimensional character. We can see him wanting to be good for her sake, but having a hard time putting away him ambitions. We can also see that although Marian is in love with Robin, part of her is attracted to Guy.

Spoiler alert . . .

So how could the writers do this to me? How could they end Season 2 so badly?? The whole ending was ludicrous. Why the heck would Marian decide to tell Guy at the moment he is rushing towards the King with a weapon that she loves only Robin Hood. She knows this will destroy Guy and make him very angry. If anything, she would have done as she had always done in the past and appealed to Guy for his better self, for his love of her. I know Guy would have been angry, but to stab Marian and then run off like a coward? This seemed so out of character that I just wanted to laugh, if albeit hysterically. To have Robin and Marian get married while she lay dying was just so wrong. . . .wrong . . . .wrong. Getting rid of Marian has gotten rid of the best part of the show for me. Marian added the dimensionality to the characters, especially Guy. I don't even know if I want to watch Season 3.

What did you think of the finale?

Robin Hood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/robinhood/

There is a new Robin Hood series that is being aired on BBC America on Saturday nights. I LOVE Robin Hood in general - even the Kevin Costner one. I just watched the show yesterday (had recorded it on the DVR) and thought it was pretty entertaining.

Strangely, my favorite person on it is Guy of Gisborne - someone I don't usually like. In this version, he is played by Richard Armitage, who was the hero in the Elizabeth Gaskell North and South series. He's pretty sexy. I found myself rooting for him instead of Robin Hood.

That's not to say that Robin Hood isn't a likeable fellow. I enjoy watching him - especially his interactions with Marian who is quite the fiesty herione.

It's also funny that there veiled references to the Iraq war through their talk about the war in Palestine. Robin Hood is just returning from that Middle Eastern conflict.

If you are looking for something new to watch - check out Robin Hood. The first show was last Saturday so you might be able to catch a repeat before the second show airs this Saturday.