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Poorly put together...
I was surprisingly disappointed with this. I liked the original series. The selected episodes seem intended mainly to explain the change in Robin Hood character (Robin of Huntingdon vs. Robin of Loxley ...clever) and it all seemed like a big set up for a rather minor main plot. Robin was basically getting the band back together (like the Blues Brothers?!). I think earlier episodes with the original Robin, or later episodes with this Robin (blond son of 007 Sean Connery) would probably be a better bet. Failing that get a copy of the King Arthur TV series starring Oliver Tobias (also on VHS) -- which seemed to stand up better.

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Robin of Sherwood: Herne's second son, Robert of Huntingdon
'Herne's Son', which was an episode comprised of two parts, kicked off the third and last season of the UK HTV/Goldcrest series 'Robin of Sherwood'. It was based on a rather different premise than in the first and second season. The departure of leading actor Michael Praed (Robin of Loxley) from the series [the first Robin was given a grand and tragic finale in the last episode of the second season], compelled the creators to search for a new Robin. Rather than continuing the character of Robin of Loxley with a another actor they decided to create an entirely different Robin. This new Robin was Robert, son of the earl of Huntingdon. Thus the series drew inspiration from both versions of the Robin Hood legend: that he was of low birth or an earl's son. Cast as the new Robin was actor Jason Connery, son of Sean. This because of his acting talents as well as for the impact of the Connery name. Jason Connery faced a difficult task, he had to compete with Michael Praed's ghost and that of his father [Sean Connery played Robin Hood in 'Robin and Marian']. But his excellent self effacing, confident, eminently human and sympathetic Robin would win the hearts of the viewers. In my opinion Michael Praed, Jason Connery and his father Sean were the best Robins ever to appear on the silver or small screen. The wonderful chemistry on and off screen [Jason Connery won the friendship of his fellow actors as well] between the actors is once again evident and one of the things which makes this series so special. The new Robin and his friends - Marion (Judi Trott), Little John (Clive Mantle), Will Scarlet (Ray Winstone), Friar Tuck (Phil Rose), Much (Peter LLewellyn Williams and Nasir (Mark Ryan) [creator Richard Carpenter was the first author to introduce a Saracen character into the band of merry men] would face many challenges together. The Sheriff (Nicholas Grace) and Gisburne (Robert Addie) would once more thwart them with relish. From the rushes on the floors to the soldiers chain mails the series looked wonderfully authentic and gritty. But the element of mysticism (Herne) and sorcery contributed once again to its success as well as the excellent perfomances of the outstanding cast and the dedication of the crew.

As for the story: It's a year after the tragic events of the second season's finale. After Robin's death his friends lost heart and disbanded. Marion who has returned to her father Sir Richard of Leaford, has been pardoned by the king, still mourns deeply her deceased lover. The earl of Huntingdon who seeks to ingratiate himself with the raucous marcher lord Owen of Clun gives a feast to which Marion, her father and Owen are invited. Both the earl's young son, Robert and lord Owen fall head over heels in love with Marion, lord Owen takes what he wants and kidnaps Marion. Robert who has been summoned by Herne to be his son and do his bidding, sets out to save Marion and find her friends. Thus the third season got a wonderful and exciting start and Herne's second son certainly became very dear to me.

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Wonderful
This is such a good series - I wish (without much hope) that the entire series would be released on dvd in the U.S.. A very well made programme wiich is more mythological in it's approach rather than good guys v. bad guys.