# Time Bandits, the series **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** tv-shows-scripted, apple\ **Created:** [July 24, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732 "2024-07-24T05:12:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/1 "2024-07-24T05:12:54Z")
The first two episodes are out. Very funny, very well-written. > **[Time Bandits (TV series)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Bandits_(TV_series))** > > Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure television series created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, based on the 1981 film of the same name directed by Terry Gilliam. The series premiered on July 24, 2024, on Apple TV+. > The series is described as a comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd. > In July 2018, it was announced that Apple Inc. had closed a deal to develop a television series version o... [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/BCA9jpc4R74/maxresdefault.jpg "Time Bandits — Official Trailer | Apple TV+") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCA9jpc4R74) ---
**Author:** ![Scoobysnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Scoobysnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scoobysnax)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/2 "2024-07-26T15:13:37Z")
I watched the first two episodes last night and, while it wasn’t terrible, I am not sure that I will continue. Maybe I am not the target audience, the writing seems to be aimed more at a tween/early teen age group. Other than the kid and Lisa Kudrow’s character, that seems to use the same mannerisms that she used when she played Phoebe Buffay, none of the other characters seem to have any depth. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/3 "2024-07-27T00:17:45Z")
That’s a shame. But I’ll give it a try. I LOVED the original movie. ---
**Author:** ![JacobSwan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@JacobSwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JacobSwan)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/4 "2024-07-31T16:53:52Z")
Episode 3 has Super Hans and Izzy Hands. But a lack of swearing doesn’t suit either actor. And we finally get some small people in proper roles just like the film. I’m enjoying it so far. Not exactly a challenging plot, but the scenery and sets look amazing. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/5 "2024-07-31T17:59:49Z")
I watched the first episode and I intend to keep up with it so far. It’s doing a good job of keeping with the spirit of the original. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/6 "2024-07-31T18:08:12Z")
> [@digs](#): > > That’s a shame. But I’ll give it a try. I LOVED the original movie. Same with me. Really liked the movie. ---
**Author:** ![mozchron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@mozchron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mozchron)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732/7 "2024-07-31T20:01:48Z")
The trailer looked TERRIBLE to me.