'Time Bandits' Episode 7 and 8 Preview: Kevin’s disappearance triggers high-stakes rescue mission

The recent episode of 'Time Bandits' delved deeper into Kevin's adventures, while his sister Saffron continues to journey through time portals
UPDATED AUG 7, 2024
'Time Bandits,' a reimagining of the 1981 film of the same name, follows Kevin, a young history enthusiast (@appletv+)
'Time Bandits,' a reimagining of the 1981 film of the same name, follows Kevin, a young history enthusiast (@appletv+)

Contains spoilers and speculations for 'Time Bandits'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kevin's (Kal-El Tuck) daring escapades across time with a motley group of outlaws took another wild turn in the recent episodes of Apple TV+'s 'Time Bandits.'

The show, a reimagining of the 1981 film of the same name, follows Kevin, a young history enthusiast who accidentally becomes part of a gang of nefarious time-traveling bandits.

The recent episode of the show delved deeper into Kevin's adventures, while his sister Saffron (Kiera Thompson) continues to journey through time portals in the hopes of reuniting with her family. 

What happened in 'Time Bandits' Episodes 5 & 6?

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Taika Waititi as Supreme Being in a still from 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)

In the opening moments of Episode 5, Jasper (Roy Iro) warns the robbers about the intentions of the Supreme Being (Taika Waititi).

Aiming to reach the year 2024, they accidentally land in Georgian England, right at the Earl of Sandwich's gathering, where they end up consuming his famously scarce sandwiches.

As a result, Penelope (Lisa Kudrow) engages in a battle with the Earl, while Alto (Tadh Murphy) participates in a theatrical performance. Meanwhile, Saffron relentlessly searches for Kevin across various time portals.

Casanova (Alex Gibson-Giorgio) and Bittelig (Rune Temte) are enamored with Judy (Charlyne Yi), while Detective Katherine (Francesca Mills) and Sergeant Lewis (Imaan Hadchiti) consider rebelling against the Supreme Being.

Meanwhile, Alto and Fianna (Rachel House) humorously interrupt the duel, injuring the Earl and forcing the thieves to escape through a portal. Unfortunately, Saffron is stuck in the Ice Age, presumably to be rescued by Neanderthals. 

In Episode 6, the crew travels through a time portal and arrives in Northern Africa in 1324 CE, only to find that Judy has vanished. Kevin marks the ground to guide them back in case Judy returns.

The robbers attempt to steal from Mansa Musa, but their heist fails spectacularly. Despite their failure, Musa graciously offers Penelope and Alto gold bars.

Kevin stays with Musa due to his historical significance and expertise but arranges a theft opportunity for Penelope to lift her spirits.

Later, Kevin misses the time portal and risks ending up in an unknown location. Meanwhile, it's revealed that the Supreme Being has kidnapped Judy to find the map, potentially threatening humanity's future.

When will 'Time Bandits' Episodes 7 & 8 release?

Saffron's time-jumping adventures will eccelerate this chracter's trouble in 'Time Bandits'(@appletv+)
Kiera Thompson as Saffron in a still from 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)

Episodes 7 and 8 of the fantasy adventure series will premiere on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and are expected to have a duration of around 37–40 minutes, consistent with the length of prior episodes.

What to expect from 'Time Bandits' Episodes 7 & 8?

Kal-El Tuck and Lisa Kudrow in 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)
Lisa Kudrow in a still from 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)

The next episode will focus on Kevin, who has missed the time portal and may find himself in a different period or potentially be taken by Fianna.

His knowledge of history and the map could prove crucial, potentially leading to a battle with Pure Evil (Jemaine Clement) or a bandit rescue operation.

The title of Episode 7, 'Ice Age,' suggests that the group may visit the Ice Age or, more likely, focus on Saffron's efforts to escape the dangerous position

Episode 8, titled 'Home Again', will center on Kevin's journey to his hometown of Bingley. However, he arrives in 1996, when his parents are still young. Fianna will also pursue them, resulting in her crashing a goth party. 

How to stream 'Time Bandits'?

Kal-El Tuck as Kevin in a still from 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)
Kal-El Tuck in a still from 'Time Bandits' (@appletv+)

Apple TV+ offers an ad-free viewing experience, enabling you to focus on the storyline without any distractions.

The streaming platform offers its high-quality programs at a reasonable price, allowing a larger audience to experience all of its entertainment for a monthly fee.

An Apple TV+ subscription is priced at $9.99 a month, providing users with complete access to all original episodes and films available on the device.

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