MGM+'s latest adventure drama series, Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten, premiered on November 2, 2025, with two episodes. This series gives the classic legend a darker, more grounded start. The show follows young Robin of Sherwood as he loses everything and gradually becomes the hero who will one day fight for the poor. The premiere episodes give us a sneak peek into Robin's origin story and the events that plunged him into a path of revenge.Robin Hood Episode 1 recap: The Fall of LocksleysSet in Norman-controlled England during the reign of Henry II, the series opens up a world that is divided by class and conquest. The Saxons, stripped of their lands, now have to live upon the mercy of the Normans. Among them is Hugh Locksley, a proud man who wants to regain his family estate, which now belongs to the Norman Earl of Huntingdon.Hugh tries his best to regain his ancestor's land but fails terribly. His wife, Joan, gets concerned about his dream that seems impossible to come true. However, his young son Rob idolizes him. The show paints this father-son bond with emotional precision, knowing it's destined for heartbreak.When Hugh visits the Sheriff of Nottingham, hoping for justice, his plea is dismissed. The Sheriff offers peace in the form of submission, live in the woods, pay taxes, and obey the Norman law. It's a hollow compromise, but Hugh accepts it. The balance, however, shatters a royal hunting tournament that turns deadly.Robin Hood Episode 1: The royal hunting that changes everythingThe episode's tension peaks during the hunting scene, where Rob joins the Sheriff, his daughter Priscilla, and Earl's daughter Marian Huntingdon. Rob mistakenly wounds a poacher, sparking outrage among the nobles. When Robin defends the man, Earl Robert takes it as an insult to his orders. From then he sees Locksleys as his enemies.Everything goes downhill for the Locksleys from then. A village betrayal seals Hugh's date when a Saxon fellow, Alwin, betrays him and gives false testimony to the Sheriff and Earl. This paints Hugh as a traitor. He gets arrested, and later in prison, he's framed for the death of a royal guard and executed by hanging.The final moments are devastating. Robin watches his father's lifeless body as the crowd cheers. The boy who once dreamt of honor becomes a vessel of rage.Robin Hood Episode 2: A boy turned fugitive View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEpisode 2 picks up in the aftermath of Hugh's execution. The Locksleys' world collapses further, as Joan dies days later after her husband's death. Robin is all alone in the world, having lost his family, faith, and his ancestors' land, all at once.The series adds a hint of mystique here. During a hunt, Robin senses whispers from the woods, warning him not to kill. He obeys, hearing what he believes are the voices of forest spirits. It's a quiet, striking moment.His uncle Gamewell tries to guide him, urging him to leave for London to train as a page in the royal court. But Robin refuses. He won't serve the crown that killed his father. His destiny, he believes, lies within the trees and not behind the castle walls.Robin Hood Episode 2: Love, loss, and bloodWhile grief fuels him, Marian Huntingdon becomes Robin's one remaining hope. Their forbidden love, born during the unfateful hunt, deepens in secret. When Robin begs her to run away with him, she agrees, but their plan is shattered when the Earl catches them. She's sent to Queen Elenanor's court, forced into royal service while Robin is banished from her world entirely.Left with nothing else to look forward to, Robin joins an archery competition, and his skill impresses everyone. But fate turns against him again. When Captain Laforce of Nottingham mocks his skills and forces him to shoot a deer, he faces an impossible choice. He takes a shot, a perfect hit, but when Laforce tries to corner him, he makes a fatal mistake. He fires back and kills the captain. It's a moment that seals his destiny. It is here that Robin of Locksley becomes Robin Hood, the man who will fight against the Sheriff, the Earl, and the tyranny of the Normans.Also read: Robin Hood release schedule: When do new episodes of the MGM+ drama drop?Follow Soap Central for more such updates on Robin Hood.