Robin Hood S02E02 "Booby and the Beast"




Fun, modern and intelligent, Robin Hood (2006) sets out to entertain a whole new generation and stars newcomer Jonas Armstrong in the lead role. Robin Hood's striking new look, coupled with Dominic Minghella's sharp scripts, updates the popular legend for a sophisticated contemporary audience. Full of action, humour and romance, Robin Hood outwits and delights us as he fights the authority of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham with outrageous scams, disguises, tricks and ingenuity, breathtaking archery and incredible swordplay.



Robin launches an abortive raid on Nottingham Castle’s new Strong Room. Before the Black Knights arrive to divide up the silver, the Sheriff's preparing a final big deposit: funds raised by a fake casino.

Sam Troughton as MuchHaving underestimated the Strong Room’s array of deadly traps, Robin rethinks his strategy, resolving to track down the original Strong Room designers. With the help of now-blind designer Steven, Robin and his men build up a picture of the Strong Room mechanics, and practise how to beat it. Dexter Fletcher as Prince Frederick Meanwhile, in the castle, Gisborne has ordered Marian to pander to every whim of the high-roller Prince Frederick of Hanheim, who’s arrived to "play" the casino.

Anjali Jay as DjaqIn fact, the Sheriff has no intention of losing, and when outraged Frederick learns the Sheriff’s plan to fleece him using crooked dice, Marian gains a vital ally. For Frederick is not the booby the Sheriff initially thought, and together with Robin and the gang, they formulate a plan to rob the Strong Room once and for all.

After successfully stealing the money from the Strong Room, Prince Frederick gives Robin his personal share. The Outlaws use the money to provide food for the poor.

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