MGM+'s action-adventure series Robin Hood premiered on November 2, 2025, and it gave us a sneak peek into the origin story of the titular lead. In Episode 3, the tension rises as Nottingham trembles under the shadow of vengeance and politics. The episode, streaming on MGM+, shifts the focus from daring escapes to dangerous alliances. It's less about the outlaw's arrows this week and more about the power plays that surround him.The death of Captain Laforce sets off a chain reaction as the story transitions into something bloodier, richer, and far more personal. Robin's rash decision at the end of Episode 2 comes back to haunt him. The Sheriff sharpens his grip. The Earl of Huntingdon seeks revenge. And Marian, caught between love and loyalty, steps into the perilous world of Westminster. Every scene breathes tension. Every choice brings consequences.Here's what happened in Robin Hood Episode 3Robin Hood Episode 3 recap: The Sheriff's vow of vengeanceThe episode opens with Nottingham Castle waking up to the grim news. Captain Laforce's body returns from the hunt, lifeless and bloodied. The Sheriff's rage ignites, and his daughter Priscilla feeds the fire. She blames Robin Locksley, pushing her father to avenge the humiliation their house has suffered.But the Sheriff isn't moved by emotion. He's calculating, cold, and ruthless. His plan is precise: a bounty of 200 coins on Robin's head. The catch? He wants Robin alive. The Sheriff's ambition runs deeper than personal revenge. He wants power, and public execution will remind every Saxon who rules the land.The tension between the Sheriff and Earl of Huntingdon simmers beneath every exchange. When the Bishop of Hereford arrives to demand half the bounty money from the earl, deeming him responsible for Robin's rage, the power struggle builds up. The Earl refuses to pay, his pride too sharp to bend. Instead, he decides to hunt Robin himself. The rivalry that has been brewing finally takes form: a noble's pride versus a tyrant's authority.Robin Hood Episode 3 recap: Robin's escape and the beginning of his Band View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn the run, Robin flees toward the Western Ridge, hoping to cross the River Trent. The forest becomes his only refuge, and it's here that destiny brings him new allies. He meets the Miller siblings, a trio of outcasts.At first, they're wary. Robin's name carries danger now. But soon, he wins their trust. Among them is Ralph, a strong, fearless man who is secretly a woman in disguise. When Rob teaches her to shoot, their bond deepens.The tone shifts when the Sheriff's soldiers stumble upon them. Mistaking Ralph for Robin, they attack. Arrows fly, and one soldier falls, and Robin's fate darkens further, another Norman dead by his hand.But it also marks a turning point. Ralph, Drew, and Henry, the Miller siblings, choose to stand with him. What begins as survival becomes a cause. These moments quietly lay the foundation for The Merry Men.The episode also introduces a striking new presence, John Naylor (Little John), a bounty hunter plagued by visions. He captures Robin, but a divine vision stops him. The spirit of Godda appears, commanding him to protect, not destroy.Robin Hood Episode 3 recap: The death of Aaron Huntingdon View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMeanwhile Earl of Huntingdon's son, Aaron, disobeys his orders and ventures to the forest to take down Robin. He ambushes Robin's camp and kills John's dog. The Millers fight back. Ralph, using the bow Robin taught her to wield, fires a fatal shot, and Aaron falls.The silence that follows says it all. Ralph trembles, and Robin watches in horror. The act was meant to defend, but now sparks a new cycle of vengeance. When the news reaches the Earl, he swears to kill Robin, no matter the cost.Robin Hood Episode 3 recap: The Queen's secret and Marian's fateFar from the chaos of Nottingham, Marian enters the royal court of Westminster. Her world shifts from forest shadows to candlelit corridors. There, under Queen Elenor's sharp gaze, Marian learns her place, or rather her mission.The Queen's intention remains cloaked in mystery, but her dislike for the Sheriff is clear. Marian's selection wasn't a mere coincidence. Her ties to Nottingham's ruling family make her valuable, or perhaps even dangerous. The politics of love and loyalty now stretches all the way to London. The subplot adds an elegant layer to the story, giving Marian her own arc beyond romance.Also read: Robin Hood release schedule: When do new episodes of the MGM+ drama drop?Follow for more such updates on Robin Hood.