Sean Bean's Robin Hood series tops MGM+ streaming in the U.S.

Sean Bean stars in a new Robin Hood series that premiered on MGM+ on November 2 and concluded its first season on December 28; FlixPatrol reported the show was No. 1 on MGM+'s Top 10 TV shows worldwide and in the United States on January 6.

Sean Bean appears in a new Robin Hood series that premiered on MGM+ on November 2 and concluded its first season on December 28. The show was created by Jonathan English and John Glenn and reimagines the Nottingham legend after the Norman Conquest. On January 6, FlixPatrol reported that Robin Hood ranked first on the Top 10 TV shows on MGM+ worldwide and specifically in the United Kingdom and the United States. The series' rise to No. 1 coincided with A24 releasing the first trailer for a separate film titled Death of Robin Hood. Key facts: - FlixPatrol reported Robin Hood at No. 1 on MGM+'s Top 10 TV shows worldwide and in both the U.S. and U.K. for January 6. - The series premiered on MGM+ on November 2 and finished its first season on December 28. - The show was created by Jonathan English and John Glenn and follows Rob, a Saxon forester's son, and Marian, a Norman earl's daughter, as they oppose royal corruption after the Norman Conquest. - Cast members named in reports include Jack Patten as Rob, Lauren McQueen as Marian, and Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham, with additional roles by Lydia Peckham, Kiara Kalina Jordan, Marcus Fraser, Henry Rowley, Erica Ford, Angus Castle-Doughty, Steven Waddington, and Connie Nielsen. - Robin Hood has a reported 77% critics score and an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, described as a straightforward retelling that stays close to tradition while offering enjoyable execution. - Lead actors Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen expressed enthusiasm about the idea of a second season in interviews, but no official renewal was reported. Summary: The series' No. 1 placement on MGM+ and generally positive reviews indicate notable viewer interest in this traditional retelling of Robin Hood. Undetermined at this time.