The latest episode of MGM+’s Robin Hood, titled “The Cause of this Unrest,” transforms Robert Locksley from a hunted fugitive into the legendary outlaw known as Robin Hood. The episode delivers a tense forest heist, introduces key allies, and sees a major villain slip away, setting the stage for a wider rebellion. With the Sheriff’s bounty on his head growing, Robin’s actions begin to carry a heavier cost, forcing his band to face the true price of their fight.
The Sheriff’s New Plan and a Divided Camp
Pressure mounts in Nottingham as the Sheriff and the Bishop of Hereford discuss the growing threat of Robert Locksley. Robert is no longer seen as a simple fugitive but as a symbol of Saxon uprising, especially after being linked to the death of Aaron Huntingdon. The Bishop suggests bringing in more soldiers from nearby garrisons to hunt down the outlaws. The Sheriff, however, highlights the problem of funding, noting that King Henry will not provide additional help. He proposes a larger bounty on Robert’s head, funded equally by Nottingham and the Bishop’s abbey, promising the Church will be repaid from future taxes. This plan sets the Bishop on a dangerous journey to collect the money.
Meanwhile, in the forest, Robin’s camp is filled with guilt and hunger. Little John grieves the death of his dog, and Robert is haunted by the feeling that Aaron did not deserve to die. With supplies running low, the group decides to rob a supply wagon headed to the abbey. This decision leads them to a pivotal new ally.
Friar Tuck and the Growing Band of Outlaws
The outlaws stop the abbey’s wagon, and one guard flees. The driver, however, stands his ground, fearing the Bishop’s punishment if he returns empty-handed. He introduces himself as Friar Tuck, a Norman who is disillusioned with the corrupt church leadership. Tuck explains how men like the Bishop and Sheriff use faith as a shield while oppressing the poor. His calm but firm anger helps Robert realize that poorer Normans are also victims of the same oppressive system. Tuck decides to stay and fight alongside the outlaws.
His words make Robert realize the poor Normans are victims too of the oppression.
Soon after, two more thieves, Spragart and Mary, discover the camp and join the group, solidifying the band of rebels. Tuck later brings crucial information: the Sheriff’s bounty money is being transported. He suggests that if they steal it, the manhunt against them will stall. Robin seizes this opportunity for a daring heist.
The Dangerous Heist and the Name “Robin Hood”
The outlaws plan to ambush the Bishop’s carriage on the road, using a fallen tree as a barricade. They expect a small guard detail but are met instead with fully armed soldiers. A brutal fight ensues, leading to the tragic deaths of two outlaws, Mary and Henry Miller. Amid the chaos of the battle, as the group fights for their lives, Spragart christens Robert with his legendary new name, Robin Hood. They successfully seize the chest of silver, a victory that frees them from the immediate threat of the expanded manhunt.
However, in a controversial decision, Robin allows the Bishop to escape after the fight. Although Tuck slaps the Bishop and humiliates him for his oppression of the poor, the choice to let him go free adds a complex layer to Robin’s leadership. The success of the heist and the adoption of the Robin Hood name mark a significant turning point, cementing his status as a folk hero to the Saxons and a formidable threat to the Normans.
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Priscilla’s Defiance and Marian’s New Life
Back in Nottingham, the Sheriff decides to send his daughter, Priscilla, to a convent at Hereford Abbey, aiming to control her after learning of her affair with a garrison captain. He tasks the Bishop with delivering the news and taking her there directly from Aaron Huntingdon’s funeral. On the road, Priscilla learns of the plan and quickly schemes to regain control of her life.
At the Locksley estate, she plays the Earl of Huntingdon, feigning a romantic interest and convincing him to let her stay the night. This move forces the Bishop to back down, unable to contradict an earl. Once the Bishop leaves, Priscilla tricks Huntingdon by stuffing her bed with pillows to mimic her presence and escapes back to Nottingham. Her father is stunned to see her. In a fiery confrontation, Priscilla makes it clear she will not accept a life built on his shame and control, successfully asserting her independence.
Elsewhere, Marian adjusts to her new life at the royal court in Westminster under Queen Eleanor. She writes letters to Robert but cannot send them, as any paper trail could doom them both. Queen Eleanor continues to train Marian in the ways of quiet power, explaining her own situation.
Queen Eleanor tells Marian, “I am trapped in England, a prisoner. And yet, I exchange messages. I make allegiances.” She encourages Marian to harness her own influence from within the system.
Marian meets key figures at court, including William Marshal. She also encounters Robert’s cousin, Will, who has become a shameless flirt; she deftly declines his advances.
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