History just got hijacked.
Eleven-year-old Kevin's passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure.
WritersMelanie Bracewell, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Kevin Haddock
Jul 23, 2024
A boy struggles to make the most of everyday life—until a bumbling gang of thieves lands in his bedroom.
Mayan
Jul 23, 2024
On a whirlwind journey to ancient Mexico, Kevin and the Bandits take part in a feast. Pure Evil sends huntress Fianna on a quest.
Medieval
Jul 30, 2024
The Bandits pose as dragon slayers in England and feel the wrath of a wicked sheriff. Saffron embarks on her own search for answers.
Prohibition
Jul 30, 2024
Kevin and the Bandits run for their lives during New York's Harlem Renaissance. Saffron and an ally work to outwit enemies in Japan.
Georgian
Aug 6, 2024
While searching for Kevin's home, the Bandits cross paths with Casanova and the Earl of Sandwich. Penelope is challenged to a duel.
Mansa Musa
Aug 6, 2024
The Bandits scour the desert for a missing member and hatch a plan to rob history's richest man. Widgit delves into the mysteries of the Map.
Ice Age
Aug 13, 2024
Saffron saves the day in an icy situation. Penelope faces off with a tribal chief. Bittelig puts his heart into a rescue mission.
Home Again
Aug 13, 2024
Kevin and Saffron return to Bingley...but it's 1996 and their parents are children. Fianna continues her chase and crashes a goth party.
Pell-Mell
Aug 20, 2024
The gang sets out to find the missing piece of the Map. Kevin comes face-to-face with the Supreme Being, who offers a tempting deal.
Fortress of Darkness
Aug 20, 2024
Despite impossible odds, Kevin, Saffron, and the Bandits venture into the Fortress of Darkness to save Kevin's parents.
misubisu
@misubisu
I've only watched the 1st episode, and am bitterly disappointed. It's trying too hard to be something that it is not. The comedy is too forced and simply doesn't work. Now, I am going to watch the Terry Gilliam film as I love that! One of my all time favourite movies... which is probably why I dislike this cheap knock-off TV series.
MovieGuys
@MovieGuys
In the interests of clarity I don't have Apple TV. I sat down at a mates place who does and we both "tried" watching the first episode of Time Bandits, the series. In short, what a disappointment. What really stood out is this has little to nothing in common with the original film, it clumsily apes. Putting aside the humour found in abundance in the original film, is a lot of, at times clever, at times dark commentary about the human condition. These aspects, which make Time Bandits what it is, are largely absent from the episodic remake. In short, this is shallow, mostly unfunny fare, that has little to say that's even remotely interesting. Yes production values are high and there's some quality actors in this series but as I've said in other less than positive reviews of film/tv, that's not enough on its own. In the end my friend and I switched it off and re-watched the original film instead. I'd suggest you do the same.
