I really love Robin (and Marian), but I know a lot of people don't. I remember liking him more and more towards the end of S1 and definitely in S2, so you might find him more bearable, or you might not. I do think the show as a whole is better in S2. (Gisborne being shirtless a lot doesn't hurt. At all.)

And hee, I love Robin's men. Allan in particular.