Robin Hood Season 3 Viewing Spree ~Part 4: The Finale

When the 3rd season of Robin Hood came to the US on DVD last month,

I excitedly watched all the episodes (although a few made me wince) and have posted my
thoughts on each ~some random, some not. You can read the previous "viewing spree" tid-bits HERE. 

I forgot to do a review of  the finale,
episodes 12 and 13, so let's do it, people!
Warning: long post.

"Something Worth Fighting For, Part 1"

I hate to say it, but in general, I thought this episode was lame. *hides*

However, my favorite parts were seeing Gisborne's hair full of limestone...

(I don't know why but this cracked me up)

and the looks on everyone's faces when Vasey reappears.

Oh crap!!!

"Something Worth Fighting For, Part 2"

This was the better of the sister episodes, even if there were some things I didn't like...

such as Allan's death.

WHAT THE HECK!?!

For me, this was the worst thing about Season 3! 
I'm willing to overlook Kate's whiney voice and the mangey lion...

I figured Robin and Gisborne would die since Jonas and Richard weren't returning for a 4th season...

but killing off Allan?  This took me by complete surprise the first time I watched this episode.
It left me thinking, "What was the point of that?" much like when Marian was killed.  I felt robbed.

If the writers insisted on Allan's death, why couldn't they have created a more heroic, dramatic scene?
(Such as Allan jumping in front of an arrow to save Robin or one of the gang.)
Instead, we get poor Allan running through the forest, desperate to get word to Robin about
Vasey's return, only to get shot in the back and dumped at the castle.  LAME!

Instead of focusing on this sad ending,
let's take a second to remember the happier Allan moments, or at least my favorite,

when he became Gisborne's sidekick, following him around and wearing black.
(I think he looks great in black!  And do I detect a bit of guyliner?)

"I'm not being funny or anything..."

Okay, back to the review!

Rather than point out more negatives, let's focus on the positives of this episode:

I liked seeing the team work between Gizzy and the gang.

I liked that Archer stopped being a schmuck and came to the rescue.

I loved it when Gisborne raised his sword in response to Robin's inspirational speech.

Robin's hair looked like it was on fire... haha!

I liked seeing these brothers together.

I even liked Gisborne's death scene.

I'm glad that it was a heroic ending.  This was as close as I got to a group hug. :)

It was sweet when Gisborne looked at Archer and said, "Brother."

His farewell speech to Robin was great.

"I lived in shame, but because of you I die proud... and free."  *tear*

Robin's death scene was milked for all it was worth, being drawn out.

Did this shot remind anyone else of the movie "Gladiator?"

Of course, Robin's slow death gave him the opportunity to get a good last look at
Sherwood Forest and say his emotional good-byes.

As cheesy as it was, I was glad to see Marian again.

Does anyone else think she looks like an elf from "Lord of the Rings?"

As Heathra has so beautifully designed, THIS should have been the ending in a happier Gizzy world:

Before the BBC announced there wouldn't be a 4th season,

I swore that I wouldn't watch another episode of Robin Hood without Gisborne.

However, now I'm curious as to what would have happened in Season 4.

Archer was destined to be the next Robin...

but there were only 2 of the original characters left: Much and Little John.

Would Will and Djaq ever return?  Did the Sheriff really die in the explosion, or would he

have made another surprise appearance?  Would Kate have made the moves on Archer?

I guess we'll never know.  At least Season 3 provided us with several good things:

Sexy, long-haired Gisborne,

hilarious Prince John,

Guy's redemption,

a look into Gizzy's past,

forgiveness and new alliances,

and heroic endings for the show's two most popular characters.

Photos are from Richard Armitage Net's Gallery and Jonas Armstrong Net's Gallery.

Thanks to both sites and also to Heather for the awesome wallpaper.  See more of her stuff here.