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Robin Hood S3E5 — Let the Games Commence

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Robin Hood•Season 3•Episode 5

Let the Games Commence

7.2/10 · 148 votesApr 25, 200943 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

Gisborne returns with Prince John's Elite Guards and a secret new weapon. Little John finds himself separated from the others and ends up in a Gladiator circus. Robin finds himself helping a mysterious woman.

Directed byPatrick Lau

Written byDominic Minghella

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Cast13

Jonas Armstrong

Jonas Armstrong

Robin Hood

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Sheriff of Nottingham

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Sir Guy of Gisbourne

Sam Troughton

Sam Troughton

Much

Gordon Kennedy

Gordon Kennedy

Little John

Joe Armstrong

Joe Armstrong

Allan

Harry Lloyd

Harry Lloyd

Will Scarlet

Anjali Jay

Anjali Jay

Djaq

David Harewood

David Harewood

Tuck

Lara Pulver

Lara Pulver

Isabella

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Kate

William Beck

William Beck

Royston White

Crew2

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Dominic Minghella

Writer

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Patrick Lau

Director

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Episode Summary

"Let the Games Commence" is episode 5 of Robin Hood season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 148 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Patrick Lau and written by Dominic Minghella, it aired on April 25, 2009.

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