Why do they keep giving Mark Gatiss episodes to write? It is genuinely baffling to me because they are almost exclusively one of the D tier episodes of every season.

Much like Gatiss’ other episodes, this one is boring, specifically with regards to the antagonists. They aren’t threatening in the slightest and are incredibly silly (everyone is in this episode is, I just think it works better for Robin Hood than the Sheriff). Capaldi’s characterization is all over the place too. In Deep Breath, he’s no nonsense and doesn’t care about social conventions but wants to feel accepted. Into the Dalek carries this over somewhat but now he’s dealing with the moral dilemma of his past actions (for some reason?). Well here he is just a big man baby who’s pissed that Clara doesn’t think he’s as cool as the younger guy. It’s honestly laughable. Overall, I appreciate the idea but the execution… well it’s honestly great to put you to sleep.

I actually like this one for some reason.

Although Peter Capaldi is arguably at his worst here. As @Dreamleak said he's basically a man baby to Clara who clearly wanted to meet Robin Hood.

And I don't like the archery thing. It's just off to me.

I think it says a lot about this series that this is actually one of my favourite of its episodes. Not seen it for a while, but always enjoyed it. Capaldi's characterisation is still a bit wobbly, and it feels to me like a missed opportunity, even though I'm not sure I know what it was an opportunity for. But it's good—and Jenna looks absolutely stunning in it.

@FH2104 the absolute beauty that is Jenna Coleman will never be mentioned in my complaints. That is for certain.

My issue is that everybody seems too comedic.