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The Adventures of Robin Hood

1955 – 1960Show4 seasons143 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureFamily
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nostalgic, wholesome family series about fantasy and history, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 143 episodes · best: S3E21 "The Crusaders" 8.6

Episodes

7.3
7.4
7.6
7.6

Story

The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure Series
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Robin Hood Legend
  • Medieval Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Entertainment
  • Social Justice Allegory
  • Errol Flynn Performance
  • Television Pioneer
  • Swashbuckling Action
  • Wholesome Heroism

Cast

24 of 234 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Terry Bishop, Ralph Smart, Bernard Knowles
Written by
Leon Griffiths, Louis Marks, Ring Lardner
Produced by
Hannah Weinstein, Sidney Cole
Music by
Edwin Astley, Albert Elms

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 1955 · November 12, 1960 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 1955
Last aired
November 12, 1960
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 143 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

The Hero, Everything's Louder with Bagpipes, Oireland +9

  • The Hero
  • Everything's Louder with Bagpipes
  • Oireland
  • Take That!
  • Evil Twin
  • Affably Evil
  • Affably Evil
  • Better the Devil You Know
  • No Hugging, No Kissing
  • Ascended Extra
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Historical Domain Character

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Robin Hood?"

Questions about The Adventures of Robin Hood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Robin Hood?

The RokuHooplaPluto TVFlixFlingXumo PlayIndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, The Adventures of Robin Hood streams on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Adventures of Robin Hood worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Adventures of Robin Hood okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Robin Hood?

60 h

About 60 hours: 143 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1955 to 1960.

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Robin Hood?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Adventures of Robin Hood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Adventures of Robin Hood use?

The HeroEverything's Louder with BagpipesOirelandTake That!Evil TwinAffably EvilAffably EvilBetter the Devil You KnowNo Hugging, No KissingAscended ExtraEven Evil Has Loved OnesHistorical Domain Characterand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including The Hero, Everything's Louder with Bagpipes, and Oireland.