Time Bandits
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on August 21, 2024 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 10 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 24, 2024 | ||
| E2 | Jul 24, 2024 | ||
| E3 | Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| E4 | Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| E5 | Aug 07, 2024 | ||
| E6 | Aug 07, 2024 | ||
| E7 | Aug 14, 2024 | ||
| E8 | Aug 14, 2024 | ||
| E9 | Aug 21, 2024 | ||
| E10 | Aug 21, 2024 |
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Why Watch:
Time Bandits offers a fast-paced, irreverent journey through history that balances Taika Waititi’s signature humor with high-stakes, family-friendly escapism.Series Analysis:
Time Bandits serves as a fascinating case study in the modern push to reinvent high-concept cult intellectual property for a global streaming audience. While the original film thrived on Terry Gilliam’s singular, grimy aesthetic, this adaptation leaned into a more polished, comedic sensibility—one that prioritized family-friendly wonder over the source material’s bleak cynicism. Its legacy is defined by its attempt to bridge generational gaps: it offered a primary gateway for younger viewers to explore historical absurdism while testing whether 1980s eccentricity could survive the demands of contemporary episodic pacing. Ultimately, the series remains a fleeting moment of imaginative risk; it stands as a vibrant, necessary example of how modern television can still attempt to capture the chaotic spirit of pure, unadulterated historical adventure through time and space.Tone: Irreverent, Whimsical, Eccentric Last Updated: July 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
Apple TV -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2024 - 2024 -
Genre:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure -
Country:
United States -
Language:
English -
Rating:
TV-PG