Series synopsis
Sherwood is a British animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on BBC One on June 13, 2022. It was created by Megan Laughton, Diana Manson. It stars Adeel Akhtar, Robert Glenister, Kevin Doyle and Lesley Manville.
All her life, teen-hacker Robin of Sherwood thought she was an orphan. But when a mysterious Gauntlet unlocks a secret that turns her world upside down, Robin joins forces with a group of renegades who teach her the true value of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Through the flooded storm-lashed streets of 23rd century London, to the towering citadel of the floating Upper City, Robin and her new friends battle the elements and the odds to defeat the mad Sheriff of Nottingham.
Premise
All her life, teen-hacker Robin of Sherwood thought she was an orphan. But when a mysterious Gauntlet unlocks a secret that turns her world upside down, Robin joins forces with a group of renegades who teach her the true value of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Through the flooded storm-lashed streets of 23rd century London, to the towering citadel of the floating Upper City, Robin and her new friends battle the elements and the odds to defeat the mad Sheriff of Nottingham.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adeel Akhtar as Andy Fisher
- Robert Glenister as DI Kevin Salisbury
- Kevin Doyle as Fred Rowley
- Lesley Manville as Julie Jackson
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow
- Adam Hugill as Scott Rowley
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Rory Sparrow
- Nadine Marshall as Jenny Harris
Supporting cast
- Philip Jackson as Mickey Sparrow
- David Morrissey as DCS Ian St Clair
- Claire Rushbrook as Cathy Rowley
- Michael Balogun as Harry Summers
- Christine Bottomley as Rachel Crossley
- Stephen Dillane as Roy Branson
- Monica Dolan as Ann Branson
- Robert Emms as Samuel Warner
- David Harewood as Denis Bottomley
- Aisling Loftus as Sandy Waters
- Jorden Myrie as Marcus Clarke
- Sharlene Whyte as Pam Bottomley
Guest cast
- Stephen Tompkinson as Warnock
- Bally Gill as Neel Fisher
- Terence Maynard as DS Cleaver
- Andrea Lowe as DI Taylor
- Safia Oakley-Green as Cinderella Jackson
- Chanel Cresswell as Rosie Jackson
- Bill Jones as Ronan Sparrow
- Sean Gilder as Dean Simmons
- Tyrese Eaton-Dyce as Jordan
- Don Gilet as Jacob Harris
- Leah Walker as Young Jenny
- Lindsay Duncan as Jennifer Hale
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 13, 2022 | June 28, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 25, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 DCS Ian St Clair is called to investigate a tragic and unexpected murder in an ex-mining town as news of the crime threatens to inflame historic tensions. |
June 13, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the hunt for the killer continues, Kevin Salisbury from the MET arrives to assist in the investigation. And tensions mount as the killer torments the community further. |
June 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder, news breaks of a former spy in the community at Gary’s memorial service. Meanwhile, Scott remains at large. |
June 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 As the proposal for the opening of a new mine creates division in the community, a senseless murder threatens to reignite historic turf wars that plagued the Nottingham of old. |
August 25, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the Sparrows are forced to join the Bransons on their revenge mission, they must act quickly to save the Bottomleys. Lisa receives evidence that shines a new light on the past. |
August 26, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A familiar face joins the investigation, as the community reels from the news of the latest deaths. Meanwhile, Lisa follows up on a lead which could affect the future of the mine. |
September 1, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 13, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2024 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |