Where to even begin? I’m still both disappointed and genuinely heartbroken about this turn of events. Killing the heroic and selfless Robin Hood …
And this has nothing to do with ships.
Yes, Robin’s role was reduced, writing for his character had become questionable, but that doesn’t change the fact that he was put on the show to create hope and be a symbol of second chances, something that’s everything to a lot of people. And that’s what died on Sunday.
I feel the writers have come to betray their own story with this one, and I’m beyond frustrated, because I see no good reason for it other than a lack of imagination in how to write for Robin … (I’m sorry, if this i harsh, but then get somebody with a fresh quill).
Following SoMe and what little Adam has said, it really seems like heartbreak just for the sake of it. There’s no plan, I don’t believe it. They’re zigging and zagging at this point – so let me repeat – they’re at a point where they’re betraying their own story and all that it has come to mean for us.
And they should know better. They DO know better. They’re smart people. But maybe they’ve forgotten. What was it the apprentice said to Henry. Being the author carries great responsibility … And by killing off Robin, I truly feel that A&E have not lived up to that responsibility and have let down their otherwise loyal fanbase. The discontent with Robin’s demise and the way it was handled transcends ships and fragmentation in the fanbase. No one gets is. No one thinks it’s a good idea. We’re all just so very sad … For Regina, for Roland, for ourselves – but mainly for the fairy tale and the hope that feeds our souls.
Maybe this would be one time where the author(s) should take a cue from the characters and just – let them live … return hope to us, bring back Robin Hood.