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Robin Hood The Legend - Herne's Son [VHS]

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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.

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.

I was a teen when this show came on in the US. I was hooked by the first episode I saw. Now, I'm (a bit) older and would like to be able to get the entire series on DVD. It's available on the UK version of Amazon, so why not here??? I'd get it from there but it's in PAL. So come on, hurry up and release an NTSC version of the series for the US on DVD!!!

This begs to be released in America on DVD. It was shown in the 1980's on Showtime (or perhaps HBO). I am certain there is an audience out there for the series. I would love to own it!

While I am more a fan of the earlier series with Michael Praed, I think Jason Connery did an excellent job stepping in to fill the void Michael left when he vacated the series. The writers' transition from one Robin to the next was imaginative and creative. I was a devoted follower of the original series (s), and have been more than pleased at being able to purchase the shows on DVD and vhs!!

I enjoyed this series when it was on PBS in the 80's and would love to have it on DVD. I've tried for years to find a copy of it. Now that I've found it, I'd like to be able to get the whole series on DVD for one price. Please Amazon, see what you can do! Yours is a great service.

Don't waste your time. Go to amazon.co.uk and buy the complete series. It's the best you can do

This version is much darker and mythical than other versions of the popular legend so may not be suitable for everyone, however I recommend everyone gives it a try. The acting is excellent throughout and the scenery beautiful.

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Where is the rest of the series on Amazon??? And I mean on DVD! Though, to be fair, I'd only go for all the Michael Praed episodes, from the beginning. The last of those was sublime!

From every concivable point of view, this was an excellent production. It's the first time TV fight sceenes felt "right" to me. No -smack- -poof- -pow- feel to it. It felt like they were getting it on! The story-line was mystical, complex. You know how every character feels about every other, and the gammut is delicious.

The Sheriff and Gisbourne are memorable! As are Much, Tuck, Will, Nazir; and of course Robbin and Marian. The bishop, King John and King Richard are weighty characters by sheer writing genious! And using Clannad for ambience was a stroke of inspiration...

Anyone know if the series is available in Europe? If so, please lemme know : )