"The Guardian" newspaper's review expressed disappointment with the episode, but pointed out that there was still plenty of time for the series to improve. "These are very early days (12 more episodes to go), and Robin and his posse haven't yet set up camp in the forest. I have no idea if there'll be archery competitions, or log fights between big men on small bridges, but the spirit of the thing seems not to have been lost through modernisation. I'm looking forward to more. Come on, it's Robin Hood — he steals from the rich to give to the poor!"