Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Grew Up… among the Moors. Raised a Muslim, Azeem was accustomed to daily prayer, rolling out a rug and bowing toward Mecca every day. A deeply religious man, he continues to pray to this day, even when his compatriots are in danger.
Living… with Robin Hood, wherever Robin may go. Azeem was captured in Jerusalem and sentenced to death, but Robin Hood – there due to the Crusades – saved him from certain death. Now owing Robin his life, Azeem vows to serve him until he can repay Robin by saving his life in return. However, Azeem also says, “I will fulfill my vows when I choose.” Although turbulent England provides Azeem with many opportunities to aid Robin, Azeem is resolute in waiting until the time is right.
Profession… serving Robin. Azeem has given his life entirely to Robin Hood and will do whatever Robin tells him – within reason.
Interests… Islam, life vows, freedom, and telescopes. A man of the world, Azeem shares his wisdom as helps Robin and his allies in many situations.
Relationship Status… single. As he tells Robin, “where I come from, Christian, there are women of such beauty, that they can possess a man's mind so that he would be willing to die for them.” In fact, it was due to one such woman that Azeem was originally sentenced to death – though Azeem doesn’t really want to admit it.
Challenge… fulfilling his vow to Robin Hood. Although Azeem feels that his debt will be paid if he saves Robin’s life, he also waits for the perfect opportunity to do so, passing up some occasions while rising quickly to others.
Personality… pious, daunting, and wise. Referred to as the “colored man" because of his dark skin, Azeem sticks out like a sore thumb in England, where he is the recipient of both racism and curiosity. For the most part, however, Azeem comports himself with dignity in this strange land. When one young girl asks, “did God paint you?” Azeem tells her, “for certain. Because Allah loves wondrous varieties.”
Get to Know him in...
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When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.
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When the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham murders Robin's father, the legendary archer vows vengeance. To accomplish his mission, Robin joins forces with a band of exiled villagers and Maid Marian. Together, they battle to end the evil sheriff's reign of terror.
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Robin Hood is a British television programme, produced by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC One, with co-funding from the BBC America cable television channel in the United States. Based on the traditional stories of legendary English folk hero Robin Hood, the programme started on 7 October 2006. Series two commenced broadcasting on 6 October 2007 with the final two episodes on 29 December 2007. Series three began airing on 28 March 2009 for a thirteen episode run. The series was axed by the BBC after series three following the departure of multiple characters, including lead actor Jonas Armstrong.
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Amid big-budget medieval pageantry, King Richard goes on the Crusades leaving his brother Prince John as regent, who promptly emerges as a cruel, grasping, treacherous tyrant. Apprised of England's peril by message from his lady-love Marian, the dashing Earl of Huntingdon endangers his life and honor by returning to oppose John, but finds himself and his friends outlawed, and Marian apparently dead. Enter Robin Hood, acrobatic champion of the oppressed, laboring to set things right through swash buckling feats and cliffhanging perils!
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A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.
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With good King Richard away at war, the greedy Sheriff has forced the residents of Nottingham to pay all their money to him. But Robin Hood, with the help of his friend Maid Marion, a spy in the Sheriff's castle, is out to thwart the evil Sheriff and return the Kind to his rightful throne.
