I wasn’t expecting much, but Time Bandits has completely surprised me. It’s a hilarious, family-friendly adventure that’s kept me hooked. 

So without further ado, let’s get into it:

Episode 1 – Trojan Horse and Kevin Haddock

The show started slow but when they got to the Trojan horse part, that was when the fun began. It was such a nice twist or should I say tidbit to have the Trojans so suspicious of the horse at first that even tried burning it.

Episode 2: Mayan Kingdom and Mysterious Rock

Widgit is so useless and I know he’s just winging it. He also never admits when he is wrong. 

What’s up with the rock with eyes? Was that the Supreme Being? 

Penelope is desperate to be the leader but doesn’t want to say so. She resorts to manipulation i.e. giving a false sense of egalitarianism while still being somewhat autocratic. 

This show would make a fun history lesson for kids. 

They are in the ancient Mayan kingdom and the Mayans are feeding them. 

Why do I feel they are fattening the Time Bandits up like cows before sacrificing them to the gods?

This show reminds me of Timewasters. If you haven’t seen it you should. Joseph Quinn was in it. 

The Mayans had no plans of sacrificing them. 

Nice one. They turned that whole “Mayan sacrifice” myth on its head. 

The rock was a messenger of the Supreme Being’s opp (Pure Evil) and she (Fianna) turned Kevin’s parents into coal. 

What?!

I thought all of this was a dream. It was real all along?!

Episode 3 – Medieval

This episode had my favourite scene:

Kevin: They’re making me get married tomorrow.
Medieval Man: You’re already 11 years old. You don’t want to be left on the shelf.
Kevin: I barely know her.
Medieval Man: You’d talk when you get married. 

Oh my God!

Episode 4 – Prohibition Era and Jazz Club Confusion

Kevin’s sister is in ancient Japan. 

How is this girl travelling without the map?

They are in New York with Bumpy Johnson. He opens up to Penelope about “whacking” people and Penelope thinks he means “spanking” but actually he means 

That whole exchange between them at the Jazz club was so funny. 

The female detective sounds like a cult member when she talks about the Supreme Being

Madam Queenie’s hitman said he’s got a babyface. 

No, you do not sir. 

Episode 5 – Georgian England and Casanova’s Charm

They went to the Stonehenge to wait for the next portal to open. The portal opened and it took them to the Georgian era. 

Casanova’s charm didn’t work on Judy and he was shook. 

LOL

Does Widgit have a crush on Penelope? Or are my eyes deceiving me?

Aww, Bittelig likes Judy. 

Oh, now I get it. The Supreme Being is God while Pure Evil is the devil. 

Kevin’s sister left ancient Japan. She’s in the Ice Age. 

Someone, please tell me how Kevin’s sister is able to time travel without the Supreme Being’s map.

Casanova loves Judy’s indifference towards him. He is trying his best to woo her but Judy doesn’t care. 

She must think he is a weirdo.

The Earl of Sandwich is so dumb. He “protected” himself by keeping a sandwich near his heart as a breastplate.

What a dummy. Bread can’t stop a bullet you idiot!

Why is this portal strange-looking? Why so dirty?

Episode 6 – Mansa Musa

Why was their journey to the Sahara the roughest they’ve ever had?

This show is so unserious. 

Judy is missing. Hmm, that is weird. 

Mansa Musa gave them gold like it was nothing. Ah, to be rich in 14th-century West Africa. 

Not them closing their noses every time Kevin says he is from England.

Why was Widgit separated from the gang?

Oh, I see. It was for him to realise that he is actually a very good supernatural map reader.
Alright, it wasn’t such a bad subplot. 

Aww, I was right, Bittelig does like Judy. Too bad she is missing though. 

Oh Lord, the witch is here – Fianna. 

An interesting thing I found out while checking the cast list on IMDB: Mansa Musa is played by Hammed Animashaun, the same actor who plays the Ogier in The Wheel of Time. 

Kevin is stuck. What?! 

Well if you think about it, it’s a good thing for Kevin. At least he can go back to Mansa Musa who likes and appreciates him. 

Oh, never mind. The portal opened for him. 

Parting Words

Episodes 4 and 6 were the funniest in my opinion.

It is not a serious show. It is a 6/10, 7/10-ish comedy show. Just go into it without any high expectations.