when he said 'he's had his eye on Marian' it sounded like he said my name, I just kind of froze for a split second then realised of course he was talking about Marian.
I saw him in North & South before Robin Hood so I was already head-over-heels in love with him. Seeing him tall, dark and handsome in this series only made it worse :)
@evanpark55 Richard you are a brilliant actor.... but if getting us to despise Guy was your aim.... that'll never never happen :) I love this mini series!
Richard, you failed in making girls "squirm" at him wooing Marian. I was squirming when ROBIN was wooing Marian!!! However, I am happy that he failed at his mission because Guy is an amazing guy (hah) and so cute and everything! :)
@WarriorWriter24 Uh, no. Any sensible person was squirming at the near rape and death threats Guy tried to use on Marion to "woo" her. This is a guy that dumps babies in the woods. Are girls actually dumb enough to like him?
Impossible, Richard! To despise your Guy is definitely impossible. As you say in this interview, we looked for the reasons of his actions and tried to understand and even forgive him! We ( your fans) have been rather protective to him . He couldn't forgive himself and that made him terribly humane. We'll miss him now he's gone.
I love Richard, but I think he is perfect for Guy. If it had been the other way round and Jonas had been Guy it wouldn't be as good. Even though it's like second main charecter he is able to make Gisbourne seem misunderstood.
Robin is a pathetic, weedy excuse for a so called 'hero'. Jonas should not be playing Robin, he is a really weak actor. Richard is an amazing actor playing a character with so much potential in terms of character development, Robin is one dimensional, whingy, pathetic and weak.
okay guy of gisbourne is definitely what keeps me tuned in to the series! robin is sooo disappointing.. you know, hes kinda weedy and pathetic!
guy in the new series looks super hot! all dark and tormented! apart from being hot he is a blood good actor... i could feel sorry for him even if hes the baddy. like he did seem to really love with marian!
Sir Guy is so adorable. He's like a little lost boy trapped in a VERY MANLY body and it was so romantic when he burnt down Marian's house. Forgiving Sir Guy should of executed her for her treachery - I would of hanged her! But instead he wanted her to be near him at the castle - sweet!!! He spent the whole of S2 following her around, he couldn't wait to be at her side and Guy was even willing to die for her. Poor Sir Guy.
I wish he would burn down my house so I could stay with him. *sigh*
Well Marian's father was involved in a coup and Marian is an outaw collaborator, both crimes punishable by death. Guy showed incredible mercy by sparing their lives. The Sheriff no doubt wanted them RIGHTLY executed. Guy's quick thinking (salutes CLEVER Sir Guy) meant that 1) justice is SEEN to done (if ever so leniently) 2) Marian and her father are saved from the noose 3) Marian and Guy can finally be together at the castle - what a magical love story.
And every Robin Hood has been golden - until this dull, useless and creepy one came along. Even the Sheriff is more likeable than Robin.
And especially as SHE DID NOT REALLY LIKE ROBIN - DID SHE!
Marian UNDERSTANDABLY wasn't interested in Robin the jerk. If she was she would of agreed to marry him plus she would of not gone back to Guy after her brief unhappy stay in the forrest with the kid. But bitter Robin fans know this already. Robin and Marian that was a magical love story NOT.
You can't judge their character with today's parameters, as MrsLucasNorth said, the situation Marian and her father were at that moment if it was to be judged by the Sheriff they would certainly got hunged.
If he would only want to sleep with her 8not really caring for her as a person)he would save her as much as his limits allowed him, if it meant too much risk why do it, he could easily find another 'body' to like.
While with Marian he risked his position, his life, when the castle was about to be attacked by Prince John's army he had free pass to escape, he offered Marian marriage so she could also escape, she rejected him and even with all that he stayed, ready to die with her.
Let's forget Marian, the ep with the mine and the children, in normal circumstances the kids had to die, instead Guy said they would work in the mine, showing mercy, even the Sheriff told him that.
Guy's showed great kindness and intelligence in his actions.
Now if you are looking for someone who is really creepy look no further than Robin. He gets his SICK, PERVY kicks out of spying on Marian being with other men. Most NORMAL blokes if they found their girlfriend with an half naked man would rush into the room to confront them - but no, not Robin. He just sits outside the window perving on them - getting off on it. What a SICK WEIRDO!
Stalking is not romantic, neither is forcing your intentions on a person that clearly doesnt want them.
And isnt Robin wanted for his crimes? So, uh, running in to confront him and most likely getting killed or arrested isnt exactly the smartest thing to do now, is it? Only thing that would do is hurt Marian, seeing as shed lose the man she loves and would have to deal with a deranged stalker and no hope of peace.
In other versions of RH, Robin would of intervened - although to be fair to this Robin he is a lot weaker and more pathetic than every other Robin I have seen. Maybe being a PERVY COWARD was his only option.
Marian being in love with Robin is also debatable. I know many Robin fans are very unhappy that Marian kept giving him the brush off.
LOL... despise Guy? Epic fail! Sorry Richard, if you want us to despise your character, you'll have to play something worse than a sadistic, murdering henchman who persistently tries to force his enemy's sweetheart to marry him and doesn't seem to know what shampoo is!
I love Guy - he's hands down my favourite character in the series, and I was wishing the whole time that Marian would dump Robin and run off with Guy!
I could totally not 'despise' him. For one thing, he's extremely hot and cool, but for another, the way he plays Guy is so unbelievable. Ya, he does a load of terrible things, but you can see his confusion, uncertainty and vulnerability at times, and he does have his heroic moments. It's a funny thing, because in all other books and movies of Robin Hood, I never like Guy of Gisborne, but he is definitely my favourite character in this series.
The way he is with Marian is very touching, the way he is with Robin is quite understandable, and the way he is with the Sheriff is hilarious! I love all his little actions on the side, like rolling his eyes, or when the Sheriff passes him his gloves, Guy stars at them a moment before taking them as if saying, 'are you kidding?' or his face when the Sheriff stands up out of the bath. You rock Richard! <3
No, but because Richard can play such a hateful and dark character and still pass him off as likable and good (though not his intentions) is truly remarkable. He played his character with such truth, that I think a main reason we love him so much is the fact that we can see he is human. And his heroism may be a little untraditional, as he tries to deal with the conflict in his heart, but it makes us realize how realistic a character he actually is. Him being hot is just a bonus
If Richard's intentions are to play him as a monster (which seems implied here) and instead shows him as likable and good then that means you are either interpreting the message wrong, or Richard is a bad actor.
Most people who watch this show can't stand Robin. I don't know one single person that likes him. In particular the press have been very critical of his performance.
Did Jonas intend to play Robin as a jerk or his he a bad actor?
MrsLucasNorth, this is a very good point - it's also very disappointing personally, as Robin Hood was always a favourite, and I don't like how he turned out. But Guy of Gisborne makes up for it :)
Hi mousequeen19, they are my exact sentiments also :)
It's also interesting to read the number of comments made by MEN that watch this show. They have a profound dislike of Robin; instead they tend to support Guy.
I am sure they don't care about how hot Richard is, but they do know a good actor when they see one.
I know he wanted to be disliked, and was disappointed by the love. Richard tried to play Guy to make him evil and sadistic, which I believe he succeeded on. The only thing underestimated was the fact we would not hate the actual character. He has done terrible things, but we can see the good man inside him fighting with the evil, and for that we can adore him. Richard, I think, was mostly surprised we think of him this way, and even if he thinks it a failure, we can see it as a victory.
Just because something does not go as planned does not make it a complete failure. A person can fail at getting something done a certain way, but may end up doing it a better way: therefore the person can consider it a failure if he/she wishes, but it doesnt make it a failure to anyone else involved. In this case, Richard played his character exactly as he planned, but we didnt react how he expected.
Perhaps as he improves at acting, he will get all the reactions he plans for, but Im afraid there are very few who can accomplish this every time. And even though the subtle good inside the character is hard to see, it is quite clear to some. I know my one friend doesnt understand my respect for him, but it is more him as well as the man he is trying to become I like.
There are small instances where his good slightly effects his decisions, like when he doesnt actually kill some kids in one episode (even though he will send them to the mines). And saving someone he wants to sleep with does count because he is still risking his life for another, regardless of the reason. Though it not just her body he is saving her for, it is also her company, her voice, and everything else someone loves about another.
This is where, though, we may disagree, as different people will always have different opinions of what a hero is. I think when Guy does something heroic on the same level as someone like Robin, he should be acknowledged higher, because it was not something Guy would normally do, whereas it is to be expected from Robin. And I dont think Guy is considered a hero, he just has his share of heroic moments, which do mostly include saving the woman he loves.
I don't think he should acknowledged higher for doing something he should have done in the first place. Why should he? He did his duty as a human being, that does not warrant acknowledgment because it's what anyone else would do.
Even the most bitter 'Dark Lord' would save someone they loved, though I certainly doubt that he loves anything but the idea of her. It doesn't make them good, just human.
What is your definition of good? Because if everything someone does i.e. save a life, should be expected of him/her, then the term good or heroic would not exist.
Also, there can be many instances where a person, brave or cowardly, will not save a life, whether they love the person or not. Perhaps because they are too scared, angry, confused, etc. The fact that Guy is willing to put so much on the line for a person, when he previously only thought of himself, can be considered noble.
Back-breaking slavery and a slow painful death is better than a quicker death, is merciful? Pardon me, but what? That's not merciful, that's cruel.
And saving someone you want to sleep with IS selfish. Would he do it if he didn't want her body? I doubt it.
Chances are, you're 'projecting' your desires. You want the hot bad guy to be a hero secretly, so you try twist each scenario given, despite the obvious intentions.
This is speculation of course, but it's also very common.
That, again, is a matter of opinion. I would personally prefer working the mines over death, because then death is not guaranteed and there is still hope. But there may be many who would want to die over enduring such pain.
And saying he only saves her for her body is unfair. We come to believe he loves her, and in doing so, of course he will want to sleep with her. Everybody usually wants that when they love someone.
And yes, I do want Guy to be better than he is. There are probably few who will love a man for the fact that he is sadistic unless they share his views. It is the fact he is trying that I find appealing. In every situation there is some good and some bad. Sometimes it is difficult to see both sides, but they are there.
Seeing how Guy of Gisborne is one of the most popular characters in the series makes him a success to the production. Therefore, his character may be considered a victory. Many viewers love him, and so, again, he may be considered a victory. Though in getting the reaction he originally wanted, yes, he could be considered a failure. But it is unreasonable to say that he is in no way a success.
mmm.... well which is it. Did Jonas intend to play Robin as a jerk or is he a bad actor?
I suppose one way to find out is to refer to all those press and TV critics reviews. They have some very interesting things to say about Jonas's portrayal of Robin Hood and to say they are not good is an understatement.
I read them in the UK newpapers when S1 & S2 aired.
The only recent online newspaper review this week has come from the guardian site. It says KA steals the show as the deliciously evil Sheriff of Nottingham - although RA's Guy of Gisborne is the more compelling villain. It just describes Jonas Armstrong as a himbo.
I have to say also that he seems such a sweet man in person. You see Guy who is dark and brooding and with a hard face and then you see Richard and he's so lovely! The transformation is impressive and shows just what an acting talent Richard has. His face and eyes are among the most expressive I've seen in actors, male or female.
It's funny what he says at the end of the video. Naturally my radar went up when he mentioned the scenes where Guy is wooing Marian. He wants to make us squirm and our skin crawl? It makes me squirm alright, but it also makes my spine tingle. Despise Guy? Are you kidding me?!! I agree w/ beautifulbutdeadly56 - it's time they gave Guy a REAL romantic story - give him a pretty lady who will truly love him back!! PLEASE!!!♥♥
When I watched season 1, I thought at first, "well, Guy's a right smarmy bastard....but rather attractive..."
As time passed and the character developed, I began to have more and more sympathy for him - a man with no family, working for a horrible troll like Vasey and in love with a woman who plays with his feelings all the time.
He became more and more attractive to me. Now I am hopelessly Team Leather!
I'm afraid to say I think he's failed miserably in his "Get everyone to despise me" goal. Haha. You can't help but feel bad for his character. Of course, I am a bit biased having seem him play the "romantic hero" in his other work but still, I mean, hes seems genuine enough in his love for Marian and although he is a bit evil at times, its pretty appealing. The transformation of his character from first to second series was amazing!
Sorry Richard - I don't think many people despise you - we love your scenes with Marian - I love his voice - and his emotions are so visible on his face - so expressive - when he speaks about his roles - he is so intense and intelligent and committed. Amazing
at 2:48-[about]3:04 I 100% agree with Richard about how you have to condone, in a way, what Guy does...etc. However I do not agree that we despise him when he's with Marian, sorry RA, you failed there, I think him and Mar are HOT! :P
that would be AWESOME if he was a spy for the king!! but then why did he try to kill him? how could this work in S3?
Sorry Richard but despise isn't exactly the word i would use to describe you; you play the character BRILLIANTLY but it switches me on! lol *growl* and i agree with Natz6 & the ppl below her--i am sooo jealous of Lucy (i bet she digs him...i saw in an interview she said she loves doing scenes with him b/c she's always on the floor laughing-"he's hysterical")i wish i could c this
Sorry Richard, but your character is anything but despising. He is HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!! And I will say that I thing Sir Guy is a spy for the king. He is like Snape from Harry Potter. There is more to him then he lets on.
He's gorgeous and funny. My whole family thinks he's sexy. Haha, is that weird? Dunno, can't wait for RH series 3. So much revenge to come I hope. Anyways love RA.
God he's so sexy...his voice is just so seductive. There's no way I could ever despise him and as for him wooing Marian. God I melt in my chair watching it. It's just so incredibly adorable. He litteraly renders me unconscious.
He's not succeeding in making me despise his character. I'm actually rooting for him because I almost feel as if his soul could be saved with Marian's love. I think that is more interesting than making him a one-dimensional bad guy. He's so beautiful and sexy (sigh).
Can't wait for the next series of RH? Really hope they bring some romantic storyline in for him. I understand no one will replace Marian but Guy deserves happiness regardless of his actions in the last crazy 10mins of series 2. Maybe if he fell for some peasant girl whose family despised him resulting in lots of secret romantic liasons in the forest. The screenwriters can't be that dumb as not to realise that every woman adores him.
Either that, or some noble lady falls madly in love with Guy and does everything to win his heart including infiltrating Robin's camp and spying for Guy! :0)
There have to be more romance for Guy - I am rooting for him big time!
Robin Hood starts again next year because Jonas Armstrong (Robin) doesn't want to play Robin anymore, so next season is about Robin older and still trying to get rid of the Sheriff, and I agree, Guy does really need a romantic storyline. Expanding on your idea of a peasant girl, maybe a girl who is in their dungeons and keeps escaping the noose, so he has to keep an eye on her, and that eye develops...^_^
I agree with you, and all the other peeps who have replyed to your comment. How the hell could marian not marry him, Lucy is sooo lucky! I wonder if Lucy secretly likes him, i would ask the writers to put more saucy scenes in if i was her! lol!
Thank you!!! I know the envy I bear for Lucy is indescribable. I don't know how she contained herself on the set. Imagine all the girly chats she must have with her friends... and to think that's what she gets paid for. Life is unfair.I'd definitely have got alot more steamy scemes added.
he is amazing! i'm only a american teen and i love this "guy". the actor richard seems really nice which makes him even better! *sigh* oh how i wish i were a beautiful british adult...
Sorry, Richard, you're too damned sexy to be able to get anybody to despise you - a lot of women rather *like* a bad boy, particularly in black leather and eyeliner. Marian shows a lot more restraint than I'd be able to manage in the same circumstances!
He's the most complex, realistic character in the whole show. I really like both Guy and Richard Armitage. He is really, really creepy, though, but he has a good side.
Yeah Richard! My skin does crawls and I really squirm on my seat BUT only with envy every time that silly, silly Marian disses Sir Guy...Oh how I wish I was that bad boy wench so I could help him off his black leather suit!!!
So sorry Richard but your Guy of Gisborne does NOT make my skin crawl or make me squirm....um at least in the way you mean it....LOL..I love RA and Guy!!! LOL
I pride myself on being a good listener but at the end of this I realized that I didn't hear a word he was saying.... I had a blank expression with mouth open and *hopefully* not drooling too much...
Kudos to Richard. The scene where Guy proposed to Marian was downright scary. So he made me squirm, even though he is good-looking (although me preferring Jonas might have something to do with it).
Robin Hood is my favorite program and film i have it on dvd i havent missed an episode its brilliant cant wayt till saturday to watch it guy of gisborn is so hot!!!! only 25 years old but very hot
and really, actors should know by now there's always people rooting for the bad guys! especially bad guys as downright attractive as Richard Armitage!
i am currently reading a variation of the Robin Hood story and i cannot think of any other Gisbourne or Sheriff. They did so very well
SiN3mOn 5 months ago 3
he's quite different from Guy of Gisborne isn't he lol.
kieghacat 6 months ago
Ughhhhh his face, his everything.....*blush*
yanmure101 6 months ago 4
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giotex15 6 months ago
the looks and the voice drive me mad- love Richard
tennismer6 7 months ago
when he said 'he's had his eye on Marian' it sounded like he said my name, I just kind of froze for a split second then realised of course he was talking about Marian.
stupidintellect90 9 months ago
Absolutely despise Guy? Well, I guess that's what the kids would call an EPIC FAIL then, Richard ;) Better luck next time!
liksomkjeks 1 year ago 8
I saw him in North & South before Robin Hood so I was already head-over-heels in love with him. Seeing him tall, dark and handsome in this series only made it worse :)
60jrad 1 year ago 20
I could never despise you!
evanpark55 1 year ago 5
@evanpark55 Richard you are a brilliant actor.... but if getting us to despise Guy was your aim.... that'll never never happen :) I love this mini series!
kieghacat 6 months ago 6
I Hate You And The Sheriff!!!!
ilovejonasarmstrong1 1 year ago
richard armitage looks like a slimmer, subdued and more refined version of hugh jackman.
all the qualities to make any girl swoon. :)
cinephilist 1 year ago 9
Wiping drool off my face!
kshanafelt 1 year ago 4
He's sooooo handsome! Everything about him, eyes, hair, teeth, voice, height just makes me siiiiiigh! ....I love him....
sirguyslady 1 year ago 5
i know it's so hard to stop a bolting horse, it's happened to me so many times!
drphebes 1 year ago
beautiful deep voice and eyes. and hair. and EVERYTING!!
hallooopoeperdXD 1 year ago 6
we love youuu!!!!!XD
DFD92FRA 1 year ago
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He's a queer.
dancingwithmiself 1 year ago
Guy,u are good but...Robin Hood ♥ Marian 4ever :]
27DnL 1 year ago
Robin Who? I am afraid Guy stole the movie : )
Ivorybird09 1 year ago 17
HE DID FAIL! but it's a good thing, made the robin hood series interesting. i'm reading all these comments and loling so hard... hahaha
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Kristafvx 1 year ago
GUY YOU ARE AN AMAZING GUY! xD
TheDirtyDiana1989 1 year ago
Richard you must realize that we are all in love with you, so we could never despise any character you play.
Man he has fantastic teeth!!
facefavour 1 year ago 9
Richard we could never despise anything you do. and being a 'baddie' just adds to the thrill ;)
jadecatkins 2 years ago 5
:) @ 1:55 - 2:05
he's so cute.
KittyC1002 2 years ago 3
Sadly Richard, you will never win in making me despise ANYTHING you play.
I am usually too caught up in your voice and your face... (:
mightayboosh 2 years ago 9
you forgot his amazing body lol
KittyC1002 2 years ago 4
i like his smile ive never seen him smile in robin hood lol
BlaithinXO 2 years ago 4
LOL, he had us squirming all right, but not with disgust!! Guy was one gorgeous man!!
sallyannerenee 2 years ago 6
Richard, you failed in making girls "squirm" at him wooing Marian. I was squirming when ROBIN was wooing Marian!!! However, I am happy that he failed at his mission because Guy is an amazing guy (hah) and so cute and everything! :)
WarriorWriter24 2 years ago 25
@WarriorWriter24 Uh, no. Any sensible person was squirming at the near rape and death threats Guy tried to use on Marion to "woo" her. This is a guy that dumps babies in the woods. Are girls actually dumb enough to like him?
SigandGibbs 1 week ago
God,yes! RA would make fabulous captain Navarre in Ladyhawke. And leading lady would be...?
Suvikki74 2 years ago 4
Oh, yes, you are 200% right! How couldn't I think about this earlier?
OlgaKolpashevo 2 years ago
Tell me this man has a girlfriend..because if he doesn't, I will be sad. A man that handsome, sweet, talented and funny deserves to never be alone:)
Elliebet 2 years ago 5
3:16 Totally opposite, I´m " Gisborne-girl".
Suvikki74 2 years ago
3:16 you failed!
musicbabexful 2 years ago 6
it did make me squirmy when he "wooed" marion but i really wanted them to be together. I love Guy and Richard!!!
ilovedonuts3 2 years ago
Impossible, Richard! To despise your Guy is definitely impossible. As you say in this interview, we looked for the reasons of his actions and tried to understand and even forgive him! We ( your fans) have been rather protective to him . He couldn't forgive himself and that made him terribly humane. We'll miss him now he's gone.
SMaryG 2 years ago 9
Imagine a remake of the movie LADYHAWKE(1985) and RICHARD in the role of CAPTAIN NAVARRE?
Fantastic!!!!!
bellharket 2 years ago 2
i really liked the fact that guy woed marian. it was exciting.
jemorris11 2 years ago 2
I love Richard, but I think he is perfect for Guy. If it had been the other way round and Jonas had been Guy it wouldn't be as good. Even though it's like second main charecter he is able to make Gisbourne seem misunderstood.
JodieV4 2 years ago 3
Never heard of this series before but damn! I thought he was robin hood! too bad.. I think he's way hotter than the other guy.
krissapreety 2 years ago
RICHARD IS VERY SEXY!
bellharket 2 years ago 6
oh richard, sweet, SWEET richard,
how could anyone despise you?!
for once in your life you FAILED! lol
*sigh* if only all evil guys could be like guy (no pun intended there, folks! ^_^)
lippy88lizzy 2 years ago 10
I love this man! I love Guy! So, it didn't work.
Carolynd1 2 years ago 6
No, it didn't work at all. I just wanted it to be me and not Marion. He is soooo sexy even when he's being nasty.
pampurredpuss 2 years ago 8
3:16
I'm sorry Richard but you failed. lol
doggieyo 2 years ago 6
He did fail didn't he? I definitely don't despise Guy; I see his potential to be better and that's what keeps me watching!
elwren75 2 years ago 13
LOL This guy keeps me watching the series.
masterofmetacognitio 2 years ago 57
Robin is a pathetic, weedy excuse for a so called 'hero'. Jonas should not be playing Robin, he is a really weak actor. Richard is an amazing actor playing a character with so much potential in terms of character development, Robin is one dimensional, whingy, pathetic and weak.
GisborneJT 2 years ago
okay guy of gisbourne is definitely what keeps me tuned in to the series! robin is sooo disappointing.. you know, hes kinda weedy and pathetic!
guy in the new series looks super hot! all dark and tormented! apart from being hot he is a blood good actor... i could feel sorry for him even if hes the baddy. like he did seem to really love with marian!
smile1it1confuses 2 years ago 9
ok im squirming but not because i despise him.........
futuretennistar1 2 years ago 11
Sir Guy is so adorable. He's like a little lost boy trapped in a VERY MANLY body and it was so romantic when he burnt down Marian's house. Forgiving Sir Guy should of executed her for her treachery - I would of hanged her! But instead he wanted her to be near him at the castle - sweet!!! He spent the whole of S2 following her around, he couldn't wait to be at her side and Guy was even willing to die for her. Poor Sir Guy.
I wish he would burn down my house so I could stay with him. *sigh*
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 6
Uh, how is burning someone's house down romantic, in any way possible?
It sounds more deranged and creeptastic than sweet or caring to me.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
Well Marian's father was involved in a coup and Marian is an outaw collaborator, both crimes punishable by death. Guy showed incredible mercy by sparing their lives. The Sheriff no doubt wanted them RIGHTLY executed. Guy's quick thinking (salutes CLEVER Sir Guy) meant that 1) justice is SEEN to done (if ever so leniently) 2) Marian and her father are saved from the noose 3) Marian and Guy can finally be together at the castle - what a magical love story.
TBC..
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 2
Not really. More of 'I want to sleep with her, so you can't kill her'. Not every bad boy is golden, you know.
Especially since, y'know, SHE DOESN'T LIKE HIM. That's a pretty big factor in the 'magical love story'.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
And every Robin Hood has been golden - until this dull, useless and creepy one came along. Even the Sheriff is more likeable than Robin.
And especially as SHE DID NOT REALLY LIKE ROBIN - DID SHE!
Marian UNDERSTANDABLY wasn't interested in Robin the jerk. If she was she would of agreed to marry him plus she would of not gone back to Guy after her brief unhappy stay in the forrest with the kid. But bitter Robin fans know this already. Robin and Marian that was a magical love story NOT.
TBC.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 4
Maybe Robin will have more luck with his new girlfriend?
Well if he's not creepy and does not keep pushing her on to Guy.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 2
BTW I never liked Marian and I wished she stayed away from Guy. Both Robin and Marian are two odious little people that deserved each other.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 2
You can't judge their character with today's parameters, as MrsLucasNorth said, the situation Marian and her father were at that moment if it was to be judged by the Sheriff they would certainly got hunged.
If he would only want to sleep with her 8not really caring for her as a person)he would save her as much as his limits allowed him, if it meant too much risk why do it, he could easily find another 'body' to like.
1FoLC1 2 years ago 3
While with Marian he risked his position, his life, when the castle was about to be attacked by Prince John's army he had free pass to escape, he offered Marian marriage so she could also escape, she rejected him and even with all that he stayed, ready to die with her.
Let's forget Marian, the ep with the mine and the children, in normal circumstances the kids had to die, instead Guy said they would work in the mine, showing mercy, even the Sheriff told him that.
1FoLC1 2 years ago 4
Guy's showed great kindness and intelligence in his actions.
Now if you are looking for someone who is really creepy look no further than Robin. He gets his SICK, PERVY kicks out of spying on Marian being with other men. Most NORMAL blokes if they found their girlfriend with an half naked man would rush into the room to confront them - but no, not Robin. He just sits outside the window perving on them - getting off on it. What a SICK WEIRDO!
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 3
Stalking is not romantic, neither is forcing your intentions on a person that clearly doesnt want them.
And isnt Robin wanted for his crimes? So, uh, running in to confront him and most likely getting killed or arrested isnt exactly the smartest thing to do now, is it? Only thing that would do is hurt Marian, seeing as shed lose the man she loves and would have to deal with a deranged stalker and no hope of peace.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
Isn't Robin supposed to be the hero here!
In other versions of RH, Robin would of intervened - although to be fair to this Robin he is a lot weaker and more pathetic than every other Robin I have seen. Maybe being a PERVY COWARD was his only option.
Marian being in love with Robin is also debatable. I know many Robin fans are very unhappy that Marian kept giving him the brush off.
TBC.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 3
And Marian should not of kept flirting with Guy, leading him on, manipulating his love for her. There's a word for women like that.
What Marian did (egged on by Robin) to Guy was nasty.
But we do seem to agree on one thing. Robin is y'know a criminal and should be executed or at least arrested (preferably executed).
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 2
Although in SERIES 4 I have a strong feeling that everyone including myself will be supporting Robin. :D
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 2
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doggieyo 2 years ago
LOL... despise Guy? Epic fail! Sorry Richard, if you want us to despise your character, you'll have to play something worse than a sadistic, murdering henchman who persistently tries to force his enemy's sweetheart to marry him and doesn't seem to know what shampoo is!
I love Guy - he's hands down my favourite character in the series, and I was wishing the whole time that Marian would dump Robin and run off with Guy!
ChocolateIsMyDrug 2 years ago 3
He missed his mark I'm afraid because I toltally loved his woo of Marian and think she was a stupid girl-- don't know anyone who hates Guy
theresap1031 2 years ago
I could totally not 'despise' him. For one thing, he's extremely hot and cool, but for another, the way he plays Guy is so unbelievable. Ya, he does a load of terrible things, but you can see his confusion, uncertainty and vulnerability at times, and he does have his heroic moments. It's a funny thing, because in all other books and movies of Robin Hood, I never like Guy of Gisborne, but he is definitely my favourite character in this series.
mousequeen19 3 years ago 5
The way he is with Marian is very touching, the way he is with Robin is quite understandable, and the way he is with the Sheriff is hilarious! I love all his little actions on the side, like rolling his eyes, or when the Sheriff passes him his gloves, Guy stars at them a moment before taking them as if saying, 'are you kidding?' or his face when the Sheriff stands up out of the bath. You rock Richard! <3
mousequeen19 3 years ago 3
Just because an actor is hot doesn't mean the character is good or heroic.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
No, but because Richard can play such a hateful and dark character and still pass him off as likable and good (though not his intentions) is truly remarkable. He played his character with such truth, that I think a main reason we love him so much is the fact that we can see he is human. And his heroism may be a little untraditional, as he tries to deal with the conflict in his heart, but it makes us realize how realistic a character he actually is. Him being hot is just a bonus
mousequeen19 2 years ago
If Richard's intentions are to play him as a monster (which seems implied here) and instead shows him as likable and good then that means you are either interpreting the message wrong, or Richard is a bad actor.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
Most people who watch this show can't stand Robin. I don't know one single person that likes him. In particular the press have been very critical of his performance.
Did Jonas intend to play Robin as a jerk or his he a bad actor?
Afterall - aren't we all supposed to like Robin?
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago
MrsLucasNorth, this is a very good point - it's also very disappointing personally, as Robin Hood was always a favourite, and I don't like how he turned out. But Guy of Gisborne makes up for it :)
mousequeen19 2 years ago 4
Hi mousequeen19, they are my exact sentiments also :)
It's also interesting to read the number of comments made by MEN that watch this show. They have a profound dislike of Robin; instead they tend to support Guy.
I am sure they don't care about how hot Richard is, but they do know a good actor when they see one.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 5
I know he wanted to be disliked, and was disappointed by the love. Richard tried to play Guy to make him evil and sadistic, which I believe he succeeded on. The only thing underestimated was the fact we would not hate the actual character. He has done terrible things, but we can see the good man inside him fighting with the evil, and for that we can adore him. Richard, I think, was mostly surprised we think of him this way, and even if he thinks it a failure, we can see it as a victory.
mousequeen19 2 years ago
But it is a failure. It's not what he wanted.
Is there even proof of the good inside him? Saving someone you want to sleep with doesn't count.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
Just because something does not go as planned does not make it a complete failure. A person can fail at getting something done a certain way, but may end up doing it a better way: therefore the person can consider it a failure if he/she wishes, but it doesnt make it a failure to anyone else involved. In this case, Richard played his character exactly as he planned, but we didnt react how he expected.
mousequeen19 2 years ago
Perhaps as he improves at acting, he will get all the reactions he plans for, but Im afraid there are very few who can accomplish this every time. And even though the subtle good inside the character is hard to see, it is quite clear to some. I know my one friend doesnt understand my respect for him, but it is more him as well as the man he is trying to become I like.
mousequeen19 2 years ago
There are small instances where his good slightly effects his decisions, like when he doesnt actually kill some kids in one episode (even though he will send them to the mines). And saving someone he wants to sleep with does count because he is still risking his life for another, regardless of the reason. Though it not just her body he is saving her for, it is also her company, her voice, and everything else someone loves about another.
mousequeen19 2 years ago 2
This is where, though, we may disagree, as different people will always have different opinions of what a hero is. I think when Guy does something heroic on the same level as someone like Robin, he should be acknowledged higher, because it was not something Guy would normally do, whereas it is to be expected from Robin. And I dont think Guy is considered a hero, he just has his share of heroic moments, which do mostly include saving the woman he loves.
mousequeen19 2 years ago 2
I don't think he should acknowledged higher for doing something he should have done in the first place. Why should he? He did his duty as a human being, that does not warrant acknowledgment because it's what anyone else would do.
Even the most bitter 'Dark Lord' would save someone they loved, though I certainly doubt that he loves anything but the idea of her. It doesn't make them good, just human.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
What is your definition of good? Because if everything someone does i.e. save a life, should be expected of him/her, then the term good or heroic would not exist.
Also, there can be many instances where a person, brave or cowardly, will not save a life, whether they love the person or not. Perhaps because they are too scared, angry, confused, etc. The fact that Guy is willing to put so much on the line for a person, when he previously only thought of himself, can be considered noble.
mousequeen19 2 years ago 2
Back-breaking slavery and a slow painful death is better than a quicker death, is merciful? Pardon me, but what? That's not merciful, that's cruel.
And saving someone you want to sleep with IS selfish. Would he do it if he didn't want her body? I doubt it.
Chances are, you're 'projecting' your desires. You want the hot bad guy to be a hero secretly, so you try twist each scenario given, despite the obvious intentions.
This is speculation of course, but it's also very common.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
That, again, is a matter of opinion. I would personally prefer working the mines over death, because then death is not guaranteed and there is still hope. But there may be many who would want to die over enduring such pain.
And saying he only saves her for her body is unfair. We come to believe he loves her, and in doing so, of course he will want to sleep with her. Everybody usually wants that when they love someone.
mousequeen19 2 years ago
And yes, I do want Guy to be better than he is. There are probably few who will love a man for the fact that he is sadistic unless they share his views. It is the fact he is trying that I find appealing. In every situation there is some good and some bad. Sometimes it is difficult to see both sides, but they are there.
mousequeen19 2 years ago 3
But he did fail. He didn't do what he set out to do, therefore he failed. Just because you preferred the other way doesn't make it a victory.
SarahKOM 2 years ago
Seeing how Guy of Gisborne is one of the most popular characters in the series makes him a success to the production. Therefore, his character may be considered a victory. Many viewers love him, and so, again, he may be considered a victory. Though in getting the reaction he originally wanted, yes, he could be considered a failure. But it is unreasonable to say that he is in no way a success.
mousequeen19 2 years ago 4
mmm.... well which is it. Did Jonas intend to play Robin as a jerk or is he a bad actor?
I suppose one way to find out is to refer to all those press and TV critics reviews. They have some very interesting things to say about Jonas's portrayal of Robin Hood and to say they are not good is an understatement.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 3
are the reviews on robin realy that bad!! can you tell me where to find those reviews??
florentine27 2 years ago
The critical reviews come from the British Press.
I read them in the UK newpapers when S1 & S2 aired.
The only recent online newspaper review this week has come from the guardian site. It says KA steals the show as the deliciously evil Sheriff of Nottingham - although RA's Guy of Gisborne is the more compelling villain. It just describes Jonas Armstrong as a himbo.
MrsLucasNorth 2 years ago 6
you should see him in SPOOKS or MI5 asd its called in USA. He's RATHER pleasing to the eye I must say!!!!!!!!
(and an excellent actor......of course)
princesslilliput 3 years ago
If they have wanted us to despise Guy then they should have cast a plain looking actor and not someone as extremely handsome as Richard.
donnamarina71 3 years ago 6
I have to say also that he seems such a sweet man in person. You see Guy who is dark and brooding and with a hard face and then you see Richard and he's so lovely! The transformation is impressive and shows just what an acting talent Richard has. His face and eyes are among the most expressive I've seen in actors, male or female.
arwynt 3 years ago
He is too beautiful. I think's 37. I like older men. He is sure good looking and has such a sexy voice.
beretta1342000 3 years ago 3
How could I ever despise Guy?
ElsadiBrabante 3 years ago 2
It's funny what he says at the end of the video. Naturally my radar went up when he mentioned the scenes where Guy is wooing Marian. He wants to make us squirm and our skin crawl? It makes me squirm alright, but it also makes my spine tingle. Despise Guy? Are you kidding me?!! I agree w/ beautifulbutdeadly56 - it's time they gave Guy a REAL romantic story - give him a pretty lady who will truly love him back!! PLEASE!!!♥♥
RhiannanAR1 3 years ago 4
When I watched season 1, I thought at first, "well, Guy's a right smarmy bastard....but rather attractive..."
As time passed and the character developed, I began to have more and more sympathy for him - a man with no family, working for a horrible troll like Vasey and in love with a woman who plays with his feelings all the time.
He became more and more attractive to me. Now I am hopelessly Team Leather!
angieklong 3 years ago 41
Goodness...what a beautiful man. And that voice!
DishyEnglishmanLuvr 3 years ago 20
he's amazing!
Eloisexxxx 3 years ago 3
Yes, he did seem to love Marian - and that fact did change him - it was fun to watch - he's an amazing actor.
pennyroyal59 3 years ago 7
I'm afraid to say I think he's failed miserably in his "Get everyone to despise me" goal. Haha. You can't help but feel bad for his character. Of course, I am a bit biased having seem him play the "romantic hero" in his other work but still, I mean, hes seems genuine enough in his love for Marian and although he is a bit evil at times, its pretty appealing. The transformation of his character from first to second series was amazing!
piratelover20 3 years ago 11
I second this! Failed flat on his back, poor Richard! Despise Guy??? No, no, no.... Drooling over Guy? yes, oh yes! LOL!
arwynt 3 years ago
Hahaha! Exactly :D Hes impossible to despise.
piratelover20 3 years ago
Sorry Richard - I don't think many people despise you - we love your scenes with Marian - I love his voice - and his emotions are so visible on his face - so expressive - when he speaks about his roles - he is so intense and intelligent and committed. Amazing
pennyroyal59 3 years ago 35
I totally agree with you.
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elliottlemberger 3 years ago
Sorry Richard I'm in love with the nasty, angry, gentle, loving & gorgeous Guy!!
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kategoman 3 years ago 17
at 2:48-[about]3:04 I 100% agree with Richard about how you have to condone, in a way, what Guy does...etc. However I do not agree that we despise him when he's with Marian, sorry RA, you failed there, I think him and Mar are HOT! :P
captainoats89 3 years ago 3
that would be AWESOME if he was a spy for the king!! but then why did he try to kill him? how could this work in S3?
Sorry Richard but despise isn't exactly the word i would use to describe you; you play the character BRILLIANTLY but it switches me on! lol *growl* and i agree with Natz6 & the ppl below her--i am sooo jealous of Lucy (i bet she digs him...i saw in an interview she said she loves doing scenes with him b/c she's always on the floor laughing-"he's hysterical")i wish i could c this
captainoats89 3 years ago 2
Sorry Richard, but your character is anything but despising. He is HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!! And I will say that I thing Sir Guy is a spy for the king. He is like Snape from Harry Potter. There is more to him then he lets on.
Renrat1982 3 years ago 2
if you look in the dictionary the word HANDSOME he should appear!
ledaromero 3 years ago 2
i agree,better still if there's a word more than HANDSOME,that should define him!he's everything
INOMACK2X 3 years ago 2
Despise him? Sorry Rich, the total opposite...woman everywhere are falling down, and falling off chairs at your seductivness lol!
Natz6 3 years ago 9
He's not succeeding with the despise thing thats for sure!
myemaiil 3 years ago 3
He's gorgeous and funny. My whole family thinks he's sexy. Haha, is that weird? Dunno, can't wait for RH series 3. So much revenge to come I hope. Anyways love RA.
ZooeyLight 3 years ago
I absolutely squirm when he is wooing Marian alright...with jealousy!
thelifemystery 3 years ago
Haha, that thing about the horse is hilarious. xD
"Like I wanted to run away".
Mysterioux 4 years ago 2
Poor Richard, I also read/watch another interview where he says the S1 horse wouldn't listen to him but then they change it for a nicer one.
1FoLC1 2 years ago
God he's so sexy...his voice is just so seductive. There's no way I could ever despise him and as for him wooing Marian. God I melt in my chair watching it. It's just so incredibly adorable. He litteraly renders me unconscious.
IloveRichardArmitage 4 years ago 7
I totally agree. His voice sends chills down my body. It's so great. Incredibly sexy man, without trying too hard. ;)
RomoGreenEyez05 4 years ago 12
He's not succeeding in making me despise his character. I'm actually rooting for him because I almost feel as if his soul could be saved with Marian's love. I think that is more interesting than making him a one-dimensional bad guy. He's so beautiful and sexy (sigh).
islandhula 3 years ago 5
I couldn't have said it better myself!
Guy is, definitely, my favorite - NO matter what he does! :0)
Richard made him so attractive, heroic and mysterious - in one word, IRRESISTABLE!
AlisaGB 3 years ago 3
Can't wait for the next series of RH? Really hope they bring some romantic storyline in for him. I understand no one will replace Marian but Guy deserves happiness regardless of his actions in the last crazy 10mins of series 2. Maybe if he fell for some peasant girl whose family despised him resulting in lots of secret romantic liasons in the forest. The screenwriters can't be that dumb as not to realise that every woman adores him.
IloveRichardArmitage 3 years ago 6
You read my mind!
Either that, or some noble lady falls madly in love with Guy and does everything to win his heart including infiltrating Robin's camp and spying for Guy! :0)
There have to be more romance for Guy - I am rooting for him big time!
AlisaGB 3 years ago
Robin Hood starts again next year because Jonas Armstrong (Robin) doesn't want to play Robin anymore, so next season is about Robin older and still trying to get rid of the Sheriff, and I agree, Guy does really need a romantic storyline. Expanding on your idea of a peasant girl, maybe a girl who is in their dungeons and keeps escaping the noose, so he has to keep an eye on her, and that eye develops...^_^
beautifulbutdeadly56 3 years ago 3
Cool that's a brilliant storyline. They have to do that. It would be fantastic!
IloveRichardArmitage 3 years ago 2
I agree with you, and all the other peeps who have replyed to your comment. How the hell could marian not marry him, Lucy is sooo lucky! I wonder if Lucy secretly likes him, i would ask the writers to put more saucy scenes in if i was her! lol!
Natz6 3 years ago
Thank you!!! I know the envy I bear for Lucy is indescribable. I don't know how she contained herself on the set. Imagine all the girly chats she must have with her friends... and to think that's what she gets paid for. Life is unfair.I'd definitely have got alot more steamy scemes added.
IloveRichardArmitage 3 years ago 4
How right you are, my friend!
AlisaGB 3 years ago
Sorry Richard, you failed at making me despise you as Guy : ))) LOL I'm a sucker for the bad guy..especially one that looks and sounds so good!
debi9topaz 4 years ago 13
Good girls ALWAYS go for bad boys ;-)
musicmamaof6 4 years ago 4
Richard, know how you feel about the bolting horse...
petrify12 4 years ago
Richard Armitage is too god for RH. He should do more stuff like "North and South". THe best lovestory ever.
buffymon 4 years ago 6
i'm a british teen. And i realise how amazing he is^^^^^^
i love him
i didnt realise until watching this that he wasn't northern. I always thought he talked like he does in RH
sapphbean 4 years ago
he is amazing! i'm only a american teen and i love this "guy". the actor richard seems really nice which makes him even better! *sigh* oh how i wish i were a beautiful british adult...
REDforYOU93 4 years ago 3
Squirm in my seat when you woo Marion - no chance. Being an archery coach I will give you lessons anytime!
fanniandwads 4 years ago
Sorry, Richard, you're too damned sexy to be able to get anybody to despise you - a lot of women rather *like* a bad boy, particularly in black leather and eyeliner. Marian shows a lot more restraint than I'd be able to manage in the same circumstances!
Kavanaugh 4 years ago 4
He's the most complex, realistic character in the whole show. I really like both Guy and Richard Armitage. He is really, really creepy, though, but he has a good side.
maggierg09 4 years ago 4
Oh this voice!!!Very good video!What a pity that i don't understand it!!
Beatrux 4 years ago 2
drool. if u like him in this, get north and south. YUM!!! just play the last scene on repeat.
piratedudette 4 years ago 8
his voice and eyes are rather nice:)
no...correction....WONDERFUL!!!
vanefreja 4 years ago 2
Does anyone know when the start to film the second season?
ChooseMeOrDieBaby 4 years ago
Oct. 6th! cheers!! :D
LiveLoveLaugh59 4 years ago
From ViolentDarkKnight and BlacksGodDaughter: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD ARMITAGE!!!!
ViolentDarkKnight 4 years ago
Yeah Richard! My skin does crawls and I really squirm on my seat BUT only with envy every time that silly, silly Marian disses Sir Guy...Oh how I wish I was that bad boy wench so I could help him off his black leather suit!!!
reaper531 4 years ago 3
he's my favorite.
princesspauline 4 years ago
yep. you be the lord, and i'll be your lady! and i am SO already in love. don't worry about that!! ;D
Americanidol59 4 years ago
So sorry Richard but your Guy of Gisborne does NOT make my skin crawl or make me squirm....um at least in the way you mean it....LOL..I love RA and Guy!!! LOL
jwg1fan 4 years ago 2
I pride myself on being a good listener but at the end of this I realized that I didn't hear a word he was saying.... I had a blank expression with mouth open and *hopefully* not drooling too much...
PhantomBeauty 4 years ago 5
Rolling aroung on the forest floor???.........THUD!!!!
jwg1fan 4 years ago 2
sorry RA had me a bit starry eyed..LOL that's around not aroung..LOL
jwg1fan 4 years ago 2
yup, definitely the hottest villain EVER! :D
sofiasoso 4 years ago
definitely the hottest villain EVER!
naika7 4 years ago
I agree celera65 - the proposal was freaky (and I prefer RA to JA, so :P)
originalhyio 4 years ago
Kudos to Richard. The scene where Guy proposed to Marian was downright scary. So he made me squirm, even though he is good-looking (although me preferring Jonas might have something to do with it).
celera65 4 years ago
sorry love but hes 35 , and hes mine
xoxcat100xox 5 years ago
I think he definately fails in his attempt to make people disgusted by him.
bluevalentines23 5 years ago
I know!!! Lucy (Marian) is a lucky cow, she got to kiss both Jonas (Robin) and Richard in one episode!
ellipsis1992 5 years ago
I love when he says I want people's skin to crawl etc, sorry, Richard, didn't work, I wanted to go to bed with you !!!
banababe 5 years ago 2
LMAO! That is so true!!
HeathDances 5 years ago
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT
ellipsis1992 5 years ago
Robin Hood is my favorite program and film i have it on dvd i havent missed an episode its brilliant cant wayt till saturday to watch it guy of gisborn is so hot!!!! only 25 years old but very hot
lizzylop 5 years ago
OMG When does this come out on DVD? I think Richard is so hot!! He is one fine looking bad guy in this!! Thanks for posting this! :)
HeathDances 5 years ago
When he's wooing Marian, I'm not squirming, I'm wishing I was she! ;o)
Thanks for posting this, twas great!
XxLadyClaireXx 5 years ago
thanks for posting this!
and really, actors should know by now there's always people rooting for the bad guys! especially bad guys as downright attractive as Richard Armitage!
thanks again!
holz
teamparty 5 years ago