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| genre = [[Action drama]]
| genre = [[Action drama]]
| starring = Jessye Romeo<br />Nykeem Provo<br />Ksenia Kharlamova<br />Ian Matthews
| starring = Jessye Romeo<br>Nykeem Provo<br>Ksenia Kharlamova<br>Ian Matthews
| country = Canada
| country = Canada
| language = English
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| writer = Chris Roberts
| writer = Chris Roberts
| runtime = 60 minutes
| runtime = 60 minutes
| company = [[Corus Entertainment]]<br />Eleventh Hour Films<br />Luti Media
| company = [[Corus Entertainment]]<br>[[Boat Rocker Studios]]<br>Eleventh Hour Films<br>Luti Media
| related =
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| channel = [[Global Television Network]]<br />[[StackTV]] (streaming)
| channel = [[Global Television Network]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|9|27}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|09|27}}
| last_aired =
| last_aired = {{End date|2023|11|15}}
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'''''Robyn Hood''''' is a Canadian action drama television series described as a modernized [[reimagining]]<ref name="City">{{cite web|url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/06/07/global-touts-updated-takes-on-matlock-robyn-hood-as-it-details-fall-winter-plans/|title=Global touts updated takes on 'Matlock,' 'Robyn Hood' as it details fall/winter plans|last=Szklarski|first=Cassandra|date=June 7, 2023|accessdate=August 27, 2023|work=City News}}</ref><ref name="Newswire">{{cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/global-original-scripted-series-robyn-hood-begins-production-june-20-829609169.html|title=GLOBAL ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES ROBYN HOOD BEGINS PRODUCTION JUNE 20|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=June 13, 2022|work=Newswire}}</ref> of the English legend of [[Robin Hood]]. Created by music video director and filmmaker [[Director X]], the series stars Jessye Romeo, Nykeem Provo, Idrissa Sanogo, and Daniela Kharlamova. It airs on the [[Global Television Network]] and stream on [[StackTV]].
'''''Robyn Hood''''' is a Canadian action drama television series described as a modernized [[reimagining]]<ref name="City">{{cite web|url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/06/07/global-touts-updated-takes-on-matlock-robyn-hood-as-it-details-fall-winter-plans/|title=Global touts updated takes on 'Matlock,' 'Robyn Hood' as it details fall/winter plans|last=Szklarski|first=Cassandra|date=June 7, 2023|accessdate=August 27, 2023|work=City News}}</ref><ref name="Newswire">{{cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/global-original-scripted-series-robyn-hood-begins-production-june-20-829609169.html|title=GLOBAL ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES ROBYN HOOD BEGINS PRODUCTION JUNE 20|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=June 13, 2022|work=Newswire}}</ref> of the English legend of [[Robin Hood]]. Created by music video director and filmmaker [[Director X]] (Julien Christian Lutz), the series stars Jessye Romeo, Nykeem Provo, Idrissa Sanogo, and Daniela Kharlamova. It airs on the [[Global Television Network]] and stream on [[StackTV]].


Premiering in September 2023 with an eight-episode run,<ref name="Newswire" /><ref name="ET">{{cite web|url=https://etcanada.com/news/1015578/global-announces-fall-2023-premiere-dates-for-survivor-robyn-hood-yellowstone-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823183409/https://etcanada.com/news/1015578/global-announces-fall-2023-premiere-dates-for-survivor-robyn-hood-yellowstone-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 23, 2023|title=Global Announces Fall 2023 Premiere Dates For ‘Survivor’, ‘Robyn Hood’, ‘Yellowstone’ & More|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=August 23, 2023|last=Romualdi|first=Melissa|work=ET Canada}}</ref> the series follows the young activist [[rapper]] Robyn and her anti-authoritarian masked [[hip-hop]] band The Hood living in a working class area in the fictional city of New Nottingham as they battle with "the corrupt elite" including a property developer and [[Sheriff of Nottingham|The Sheriff]]. Corus Entertainment executive [[Troy Reeb]] described the series as a "dark and gritty take", featuring "a heroine challenging the status quo and fighting oppression".<ref name="City" />
Premiering in September 2023 with an eight-episode run,<ref name="Newswire" /><ref name="ET">{{cite web|url=https://etcanada.com/news/1015578/global-announces-fall-2023-premiere-dates-for-survivor-robyn-hood-yellowstone-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823183409/https://etcanada.com/news/1015578/global-announces-fall-2023-premiere-dates-for-survivor-robyn-hood-yellowstone-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 23, 2023|title=Global Announces Fall 2023 Premiere Dates For 'Survivor', 'Robyn Hood', 'Yellowstone' & More|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=August 23, 2023|last=Romualdi|first=Melissa|work=ET Canada}}</ref> the series follows the young activist [[rapper]] Robyn and her anti-authoritarian masked [[hip-hop]] band The Hood living in a working class area in the fictional city of New Nottingham as they battle with "the corrupt elite" including a property developer and [[Sheriff of Nottingham|The Sheriff]]. Corus Entertainment executive [[Troy Reeb]] described the series as a "dark and gritty take", featuring "a heroine challenging the status quo and fighting oppression".<ref name="City" />

In June 2024, it was announced that the series was cancelled due to low ratings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gheciu |first=Alex Nino |date=2024-06-05 |title=New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans |url=https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/new-pamela-anderson-bryan-baeumler-shows-among-corus-fall-winter-plans/article_2e4721f6-2575-5db3-90af-e34b5fcc011f.html |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=The Canadian Press |language=en}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
*Jessye Romeo as Robyn Loxley (''based on [[Robin Hood]]''), young rapper and leader of The Hood
*Jessye Romeo as Robyn Loxley (based on [[Robin Hood]]), young rapper and leader of The Hood
*Nykeem Provo as [[Little John]], Robyn's right-hand man and member of The Hood
*Nykeem Provo as [[Little John]], Robyn's right-hand man and member of The Hood
*Idrissa Sanogo as Alan A. Dale (''based on [[Alan-a-Dale]]''), The Hood's music producer
*Idrissa Sanogo as Alan A. Dale (based on [[Alan-a-Dale]]), The Hood's music producer
*Daniela Kharlamova as Much (''based on [[Much the Miller's Son]])'', a mechanical genius and The Hood's vocalist
*Daniela Kharlamova as Much (based on [[Much the Miller's Son]]), a mechanical genius and The Hood's vocalist
*Jonathan Langdon as Tuck (''based on [[Friar Tuck]]''), The Hood's eccentric hacker
*[[Jonathan Langdon]] as Tuck (based on [[Friar Tuck]]), The Hood's eccentric hacker
*Sydney Kuhne as Marian Fitzwalter (''based on [[Maid Marian]]''), a determined lawyer
*Sydney Kuhne as Marian Fitzwalter (based on [[Maid Marian]]), a determined lawyer
*Ian Matthews as John Prince (''based on [[John, King of England|Prince John of England]]''), a wealthy and villainous real estate tycoon
*Ian Matthews as John Prince (based on [[John, King of England|Prince John of England]]), a wealthy and villainous real estate tycoon
*Kira Guloien as [[Sheriff of Nottingham|The Sheriff]], a strong willed and corrupt sheriff who runs a tight surveillance
*Kira Guloien as [[Sheriff of Nottingham|The Sheriff]], a strong willed and corrupt sheriff who runs a tight surveillance
*Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Guy Gisbourne (''based on [[Guy of Gisbourne]]''), a ruthless criminal kingpin and rapper
*Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Guy Gisbourne (based on [[Guy of Gisbourne]]), a ruthless criminal kingpin and rapper
*[[Lisa Michelle Cornelius]] as Tressie Loxley, Robyn's mother
*[[Lisa Michelle Cornelius]] as Tressie Loxley, Robyn's mother


==Development and production==
==Development and production==
The series began production on June 20, 2022, and was filmed in the [[Toronto]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] areas of Canada. It was produced by Corus Entertainment in partnership with Boat Rocker, Creative Rain, Eleventh Hour Films, and Luti Media.<ref name="Newswire" /><ref name="Spec">{{cite web|url=https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/television/new-take-on-robin-hood-legend-filming-in-hamilton/article_a6f4ef6e-3d7b-5ec4-9dbb-6450f21a6a11.html|title=New take on Robin Hood legend filming in Hamilton|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=July 29, 2022|last=Nolan|first=Dan|work=The Hamilton Spectator}}</ref>
The series began production on June 20, 2022, and was filmed in the [[Toronto]] and [[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] areas of Canada. It was produced by Corus Entertainment in partnership with Boat Rocker, Creative Rain, Eleventh Hour Films and Luti Media.<ref name="Newswire" /><ref name="Spec">{{cite news|url=https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/television/new-take-on-robin-hood-legend-filming-in-hamilton/article_a6f4ef6e-3d7b-5ec4-9dbb-6450f21a6a11.html|title=New take on Robin Hood legend filming in Hamilton|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=July 29, 2022|last=Nolan|first=Dan|work=The Hamilton Spectator}}</ref>


The decision to change the character of Robin Hood from a man to a young woman was made in 2019 during the development process, when a [[showreel|sizzle reel]] was presented by Director X to Kathleen Meek, manager of original content at Corus Entertainment, who was said to have liked the idea. Meek said it was "a massive priority for us to get this made", stating that "everything about it — the team, the authenticity — felt like such a fresh way into the Robin Hood legend".<ref name="Playback">{{cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2023/06/21/how-director-x-built-his-merry-band-for-robyn-hood/|title=How Director X built his merry band for Robyn Hood|last=Ahearn|first=Victoria|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=June 21, 2023|work=Playback}}</ref> Boat Rocker's head of scripted content Kerry Appleyard said the company was "committed to diversity and inclusion in front of and behind the camera", and said the directing team had [[gender parity]].
The decision to change the character of Robin Hood from a man to a young woman was made in 2019 during the development process, when a [[showreel|sizzle reel]] was presented by Director X to Kathleen Meek, manager of original content at Corus Entertainment, who was said to have liked the idea. Meek said it was "a massive priority for us to get this made", stating that "everything about it — the team, the authenticity — felt like such a fresh way into the Robin Hood legend".<ref name="Playback">{{cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2023/06/21/how-director-x-built-his-merry-band-for-robyn-hood/|title=How Director X built his merry band for Robyn Hood|last=Ahearn|first=Victoria|accessdate=August 27, 2023|date=June 21, 2023|work=Playback}}</ref>


According to Appleyard, the series was entirely financed out of Canada. Funding sources include the [[Canada Media Fund]], Ontario regional tax credits, and Corus, who provided a license fee. The writers room for the series was initially in-person but switched to virtual when the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] hit.<ref name="Playback" />
According to Appleyard, the series was entirely financed out of Canada. Funding sources include the [[Canada Media Fund]], Ontario regional tax credits and Corus, who provided a license fee. The writers room for the series was initially in-person but switched to virtual when the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] hit.<ref name="Playback" />


While the protagonists are [[people of color]] and the antagonists are primarily [[white people|white]],<ref name="MSNCP">{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/director-x-on-swapping-gender-and-race-for-an-updated-morality-tale-in-robyn-hood/ar-AA1hidqF|title=Director X on swapping gender and race for an updated morality tale in 'Robyn Hood'|accessdate=September 26, 2023|date=September 26, 2023|work=The Canadian Press}}</ref> Director X stated that the show was not written "with any race in mind". He elaborated by calling it an "all-[[black people|black]] show", but said it was not about "being black". He said it was focused on "rich versus poor... we have [[gay]] characters and black characters and all this stuff. But it's not what Robyn Hood is about. They just exist in this world, like we all exist in the normal world... It’s essentially a [[superhero]] show."<ref name="Playback" />
While the protagonists are [[black people|black]] and the antagonists are primarily [[white people|white]],<ref name="MSNCP">{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/director-x-on-swapping-gender-and-race-for-an-updated-morality-tale-in-robyn-hood/ar-AA1hidqF|title=Director X on swapping gender and race for an updated morality tale in 'Robyn Hood'|accessdate=September 26, 2023|date=September 26, 2023|work=The Canadian Press}}</ref> Director X stated that the show was not written "with any race in mind". He elaborated by calling it an "all-[[black people|black]] show", but said it was not about "being black". He said it was focused on "rich versus poor... we have [[gay]] characters and black characters and all this stuff. But it's not what ''Robyn Hood'' is about. They just exist in this world, like we all exist in the normal world... It’s essentially a [[superhero]] show."<ref name="Playback" />

== Reception ==
As of October 26, 2023, ''Robyn Hood'' scored 1/10 on [[IMDb]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-10 |title=Robyn Hood é uma das piores séries de sempre |language=pt |work=Eurogamer.pt |url=https://www.eurogamer.pt/serie-tv-robyn-hood-uma-das-piores-series-de-sempre |access-date=2023-10-19}}</ref> The show's creator accused online critics of having [[Review bomb|rating-bombed]] the series due to the fact that a black woman was cast as Robin Hood.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Columnist |first=Briony Smith Contributing |date=2023-10-05 |title=Director X remains undaunted after 'Robyn Hood' troll attack: 'I hope the rest of y'all catch up' |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/director-x-remains-undaunted-after-robyn-hood-troll-attack-i-hope-the-rest-of-y/article_ab6bf24c-402d-5383-9c5b-d84afa2062d1.html |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Toronto Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Acquisto |first=Stella |date=2023 |title=Toronto director calls out comments on his new take on Robin Hood story |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/10/12/toronto-director-calls-out-comment-on-his-new-take-on-robin-hood-story/ |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=City News}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Not to be confused with Robin Hood.
Robyn Hood
GenreAction drama
Created byDirector X
Written byChris Roberts
StarringJessye Romeo
Nykeem Provo
Ksenia Kharlamova
Ian Matthews
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerBoat Rocker
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesCorus Entertainment
Boat Rocker Studios
Eleventh Hour Films
Luti Media
Original release
NetworkGlobal Television Network
ReleaseSeptember 27 (2023-09-27) –
November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15)

Robyn Hood is a Canadian action drama television series described as a modernized reimagining[1][2] of the English legend of Robin Hood. Created by music video director and filmmaker Director X (Julien Christian Lutz), the series stars Jessye Romeo, Nykeem Provo, Idrissa Sanogo, and Daniela Kharlamova. It airs on the Global Television Network and stream on StackTV.

Premiering in September 2023 with an eight-episode run,[2][3] the series follows the young activist rapper Robyn and her anti-authoritarian masked hip-hop band The Hood living in a working class area in the fictional city of New Nottingham as they battle with "the corrupt elite" including a property developer and The Sheriff. Corus Entertainment executive Troy Reeb described the series as a "dark and gritty take", featuring "a heroine challenging the status quo and fighting oppression".[1]

In June 2024, it was announced that the series was cancelled due to low ratings.[4]

Cast

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  • Jessye Romeo as Robyn Loxley (based on Robin Hood), young rapper and leader of The Hood
  • Nykeem Provo as Little John, Robyn's right-hand man and member of The Hood
  • Idrissa Sanogo as Alan A. Dale (based on Alan-a-Dale), The Hood's music producer
  • Daniela Kharlamova as Much (based on Much the Miller's Son), a mechanical genius and The Hood's vocalist
  • Jonathan Langdon as Tuck (based on Friar Tuck), The Hood's eccentric hacker
  • Sydney Kuhne as Marian Fitzwalter (based on Maid Marian), a determined lawyer
  • Ian Matthews as John Prince (based on Prince John of England), a wealthy and villainous real estate tycoon
  • Kira Guloien as The Sheriff, a strong willed and corrupt sheriff who runs a tight surveillance
  • Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Guy Gisbourne (based on Guy of Gisbourne), a ruthless criminal kingpin and rapper
  • Lisa Michelle Cornelius as Tressie Loxley, Robyn's mother

Development and production

[edit]

The series began production on June 20, 2022, and was filmed in the Toronto and Hamilton areas of Canada. It was produced by Corus Entertainment in partnership with Boat Rocker, Creative Rain, Eleventh Hour Films and Luti Media.[2][5]

The decision to change the character of Robin Hood from a man to a young woman was made in 2019 during the development process, when a sizzle reel was presented by Director X to Kathleen Meek, manager of original content at Corus Entertainment, who was said to have liked the idea. Meek said it was "a massive priority for us to get this made", stating that "everything about it — the team, the authenticity — felt like such a fresh way into the Robin Hood legend".[6]

According to Appleyard, the series was entirely financed out of Canada. Funding sources include the Canada Media Fund, Ontario regional tax credits and Corus, who provided a license fee. The writers room for the series was initially in-person but switched to virtual when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.[6]

While the protagonists are black and the antagonists are primarily white,[7] Director X stated that the show was not written "with any race in mind". He elaborated by calling it an "all-black show", but said it was not about "being black". He said it was focused on "rich versus poor... we have gay characters and black characters and all this stuff. But it's not what Robyn Hood is about. They just exist in this world, like we all exist in the normal world... It’s essentially a superhero show."[6]

Reception

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As of October 26, 2023, Robyn Hood scored 1/10 on IMDb.[8] The show's creator accused online critics of having rating-bombed the series due to the fact that a black woman was cast as Robin Hood.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Szklarski, Cassandra (June 7, 2023). "Global touts updated takes on 'Matlock,' 'Robyn Hood' as it details fall/winter plans". City News. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "GLOBAL ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES ROBYN HOOD BEGINS PRODUCTION JUNE 20". Newswire. June 13, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Romualdi, Melissa (August 23, 2023). "Global Announces Fall 2023 Premiere Dates For 'Survivor', 'Robyn Hood', 'Yellowstone' & More". ET Canada. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Gheciu, Alex Nino (2024-06-05). "New Pamela Anderson, Bryan Baeumler shows among Corus' fall/winter plans". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  5. ^ Nolan, Dan (July 29, 2022). "New take on Robin Hood legend filming in Hamilton". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Ahearn, Victoria (June 21, 2023). "How Director X built his merry band for Robyn Hood". Playback. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "Director X on swapping gender and race for an updated morality tale in 'Robyn Hood'". The Canadian Press. September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Robyn Hood é uma das piores séries de sempre". Eurogamer.pt (in Portuguese). 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  9. ^ Columnist, Briony Smith Contributing (2023-10-05). "Director X remains undaunted after 'Robyn Hood' troll attack: 'I hope the rest of y'all catch up'". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  10. ^ Acquisto, Stella (2023). "Toronto director calls out comments on his new take on Robin Hood story". City News. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
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