Jonas Armstrong
Far too much of a weedy pretty boy for my liking...and what's with that bow?
sharethe guy embodied robin hood. He was great for the lead role.
shareAgree, eggroll43! Robin is not my favorite character on the show (that would be Guy, followed by Marian and then Much) but I think Jonas created a very memorable version of Robin Hood, and I believe his physique was right for the character. Robin Hood is supposed to be nimble, agile, and mischievous, not beefy and solemn like Russell Crowe.
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He was also supposed to be a Yeoman Archer...who are generally bulked up by drawing a heavy longbow. Maybe Armstrong is just one of those actors who annoy me for no specific reason. Bit he just doesn't resemble anything like a Robin Hood I'd ever imagined, especially with that Middle Eastern bow he uses.
shareI didn't mind his look as much as the way the writer's turned him into a petulant, whiny brat. Robin Hood isn't supposed to just be a great bowman, he's also a great leader. This version of Robin was much too self absorbed, never listened to anyone in his band, and whined when people didn't listen to him back. Of course, if they had made him a proper, inspiring leader, half of the episode plots of people running off and doing stupid things against Robin's orders would have been gone.
I liked the series, but it just felt like it could have been so much better with some better writing.
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I actually liked the series' take on Robin - I liked that they made him a little annoying. He was flawed - yes, he was a great man with a big heart who was a hero to the common folk and a leader to his men, but he could also be egotistical and self-rightous and whiny. I feel like it gave the character some dimension and helped make the series unique. And I also liked when other characters called Robin out on getting off on attention and that he liked making grand gestures because he wanted to be loved (and almost worshipped) by the people - I felt it made Robin more human, instead of being the magnanimous, selfless saint that he usually is in other versions (which, don't get me wrong, I love that version too, but I think there's room for more than one interpretation).
I liked Robin's look, even that goofy little leather hoodie. I do think Guy of Gisborne was more attractive than Robin Hood, and I was actually on the edge of my seat during Guy/Marian scenes, whereas during Robin/Marian scenes I was just like "meh, they're cute." But I think Jonas did a good Robin Hood. I'm satisfied.
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Totally agree. I just finished watching the whole series on Netflix. It took me 2-4 episodes to get really into it, but it did really pick up. I loved Seasons 1-2 and Season 3 wasn't as good but still watched. I have to say that Jonas Armstrong really made the show for me. I thought he was amazing and clever. I loved the way he portrayed Robin Hood. Just so much charisma and the way he carried himself. I know a lot of other people loved Guy. He was the tall, dark and handsome type. A bad boy too. I liked Robin Hood better. He really made the show and I fell in love with the character. Really liked this show.
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