'Time Bandits' Episode 4 Takeaway: Supreme Being must be stopped, but how far will Kevin go?
Contains spoilers and speculations for 'Time Bandits'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Episode 4 of Apple TV+'s latest fan-favorite adventure show, 'Time Bandits,' revealed the true reason for the Supreme Being's (Taika Waititi) desire to capture the map stolen by the bandits.
The show, inspired by the 1981 film of the same name, follows Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), a young boy who joins a group of robbers that travel through time using a magical map.
As the story unfolds, the band of bandits, along with Kevin, embark on a thrilling adventure that takes them through various historical events.
Throughout the four episodes, it is revealed that the bandits stole the map from the Supreme Being, who is desperate to reclaim it, but why he is so desperate to have the map?
His intentions remain unclear until the fourth episode, which finally reveals the Supreme Being's true motives.
What is Supreme Being's plan in 'Time Bandits'?
By the end of Episode 4, the Supreme Being reveals his disdain for humanity and his plan to destroy them to create Earth 2, citing their destructive behavior as his motivation.
His servants suggest creating a parallel Earth, but the Supreme Being prefers a quicker reset. He plans to wipe out humanity and start again, requiring the map the bandits have.
Damon overhears this and, like the helpers, is shocked by the Supreme Being's goals, which align with Pure Evil's (Jemaine Clement) own destructive intentions.
Will Kevin be able to stop Supreme Being in 'Time Bandits'?
The map is crucial to both the Supreme Being and Pure Evil, but the Supreme Being's plan to destroy Earth is particularly surprising, as it casts him in the dual roles of creator and potential destroyer.
It’s becoming evident that the bandits are likely indifferent to the Earth's fate, so their concern for the planet seems minimal.
However, Kevin might have a chance to persuade them, which could ultimately lead to stopping the Supreme Being from executing his destructive plan. The bandits might leverage their knowledge of time portals to outmaneuver the Supreme Being.
Additionally, they could gather allies, resources, and information critical to thwarting the Supreme Being's plan by jumping through time periods.
With the Supreme Being's cruel intentions revealed, we can look forward to even more heart-pounding action and adventure in the upcoming episodes.
'Time Bandits' trailer
