Robin Hood: Season One [Blu-ray] [2006] [US Import] [2008]

This is great, and the HD is wonderful. Very few realise how strongly anti Bush-Blair this series really is, and that's great too! Some poeple eem to take it too seriously and they miss the point. The only problem is the dual HD/DVD format, which totally sucks. A couple of errors on discs are almost inevitable, and sure enough, this freezes on a couple of occasions. Dumb decision to do this, as these are SO much harder to produce.
Otherwise, no hesitation!

The delay in this dvd box set being released in the UK has already been covered in previous reviews; however, I am extremely pleased that this item has become available. The other 'volumes' of Robin Hood had nothing in the way of features at all.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first series of Robin Hood when it was shown on the BBC, but refrained from being any dvds until a box set came out (reason being that I love special features!) The packaging is nice, and the episodes are spread over 4 disks, the fifth being for special features, however there are small extras on the other disks as well, e.g. character profiles on all the main cast (excluding Joe Armstrong a.k.a. Allan A Dale, who doesn't do interviews), as well as commentaries on four episodes: Episode 2: Sheriff Got Your Tongue?, Episode 4: Parent Hood, Episode 8: Tattoo? What Tattoo? and Episode 13: A Clue: No.

The commentaries are highly amusing, and the cast & crew add some interesting and humorous insights to the filming of certain scenes. For example, did you know that Guy of Gisborne's (Richard Armitage) tattoo in the series was originally red instead of black?

There is also a 'Hood Academy' featurette, which shows the training the cast had to do in preparation for filming as well as the thoughts behind the costumes (which I found quite interesting- especially the reasons behind Allan A Dale's costume) as well a 'Designing the Hood' feature, and a 'Making Of', which has some highly amusing clips of Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood) and Harry Lloyd (Will Scarlett) speaking some quite random Hungarian.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with these DVDs. The series can be light and fun, but there are also undercurrents of sinister evil, which is quite apparent; especially in the later episodes. I've watched each episode numerous times and I've never got bored of them yet.

If you're looking for historical accuracy, maybe this item isn't for you; but if you're looking for something fun and exciting, with a good script and power packed action sequences, this is an item I would definitely recommend.

I never expected 'much' of this series since a lot of modern takes on medievel history are innaccurate and quite annoying with the humour. My friend raved on about it (and we have very different movie tastes) so I gave in and watched the first episode. To be honest, I thought it was okay and the acion was good but that was it. I persevered though and by the 4/5th episode I was hooked - I couldn't believe it myself.

This series doesn't need to be a historical reflection - its not a docummentary. The depth in the characters and the captivating storyline had me finish the whole season in just 2 days. Not to mention the music, which has to be some of the best music I have heard for that kind of series. There is a good balance of action and reflection in this, which has truly paid off. Marian is just, well, everything you would want a heroine to be. Although Robin isn't everyones cup of tea, he's very real to life and fits in his role perfectly. He's actually how I would imagine Robin to be like - heroes don't always need to look like your typical expected, stand out figure with all the traits you would expect. Robin has his faults but his good personality shine through.

The suspense and fight scenes just get better and better in my opinion!

I know there are some bad reviews from people who may not have found it their taste but if your thinking the same, GIVE IT A TRY because you might just end up getting a great surprise.

It just gets better in season 2!!!