Nearly a year after his death, Robin Hood returned!
Small technicality: the version of Robin who appeared on Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 10 is not the same character we’ve known and loved.
But we’re still willing to take a chance on this new version.
And we bet Regina is, too.
Which is why we want to celebrate all the reasons we loved Robin over the past few seasons.
Scroll through our choices and feel free to add your own in the comments below. Need to catch up? You can watch Once Upon a Time online anytime!
He’s a thief with a big heart
We all know the story of Robin Hood stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Thanks to Once Upon a Time, we’ve grown to love the character who always leads with his heart even more.
He’s willing to lend a helping hand – Once Upon a Time
After swooping in to save Regina and Snow from a flying monkey, Robin attempted to do the chivalrous thing. He remained unfazed when Regina rejected the gesture.
He’s got the cutest son ever – Once Upon a Time
After his wife’s death, Robin raised Roland on his own. Given how happy the little guy seems whenever he graces the screen, we think he did a great job.
He loves his baby daughter, too – Once Upon a Time
Given the circumstances, we can’t blame Robin for being suspicious of Zelena’s intentions. He was more than willing to give his baby girl everything she needed.
He rolls with a loyal squad – Once Upon a Time
Who would Robin Hood be without his Merry Men? No matter where he goes, his friends are always nearby. They’re happy to jump in to help with childcare, or to fend off nefarious villains.
He’s not afraid to speak his mind – Once Upon a Time
Back in the Enchanted Forest, Regina had little interest in Robin’s help or opinions. That didn’t stop him from offering his expertise when the heroes needed him.
He’ll chase a purse snatcher on horseback – Once Upon a Time
Robin may have been a fish out of water in New York City, but that didn’t stop him from being a hero. Sure, he stole a horse to follow a thief, but his heart was in the right place.
He’s forgiving – Once Upon a Time
Will betrayed Robin and the rest of the Merry Men after Robin took a chance on him. But when they were reunited, Robin didn’t hold a grudge. Instead, he invited him to share a drink.
He’s happy to meet his lady’s friends – Once Upon a Time
As Robin attempted to woo a reluctant Regina, he was happy to meet her friend Tinker Bell. Little did he know at the time that Tink had already clued Regina in on Robin being her soulmate.
He shoots first and apologizes later – Once Upon a Time
With a Wicked Witch on the loose, we can’t blame Robin for using his arrows on a trespasser. But he apologized to an unimpressed Regina for the error.
He’s great at flirting – Once Upon a Time
Regina might not have appreciated the arrow attack, but she had a hard time keeping her distance when Robin turned on the charm.
He puts pickpocket skills to good use – Once Upon a Time
Robin’s not ashamed of his past as a thief. And when he needed to get Regina to open up, he stole the letter right under her nose so she couldn’t deny something was bothering her.
He’s down for a romantic date – Once Upon a Time
There’s not a lot of time for intimate moments in Storybrooke. But Robin and Regina managed to squeeze in a few in between battling witches.
He knows when to kiss the girl – Once Upon a Time
Robin and Regina had their ups and downs when they thought Marian had returned from the dead. But their love couldn’t be denied.
He offers to make breakfast – Once Upon a Time
Robin knows how to treat a lady. After a sexy evening, his first thought is to make breakfast for Regina. We can’t blame her for swooning.
He makes difficult choices – Once Upon a Time
We hated watching Robin break Regina’s heart almost as much as he hated doing it. But he made a vow to his wife and he had to stick to his code.
He saved Regina’s heart – Once Upon a Time
And not just in the literal sense. Robin rescued Regina’s heart and gave her the support she needed to defeat her sister.
He finds hope in bleak moments – Once Upon a Time
After Marian returned, Regina gave up on her happy ending. Robin found hope in the mystery of Page 23. In doing so, he reminded Regina there’s more than one path to happiness.
He died protecting the woman he loved – Once Upon a Time
Robin didn’t hesitate to step in front of Regina when Hades tried to kill her. Instead, Robin died a hero, destroying Regina’s heart, and ours, in the process.
