---
title: "Time Bandits"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/time-bandits-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 114924
imdb_id: "tt1928307"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 140
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Time Bandits (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/time-bandits-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Time Bandits is a television series categorized under science fiction, fantasy, action, adventure, and comedy genres. The series is rated TV-PG. The plot follows an eleven-year-old named Kevin whose passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure. The show is associated with the tagline history just got hijacked.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Eleven-year-old Kevin joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a hilarious adventure."

### Why Watch
- features a high-stakes adventure
- combines history and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details provided in the source material
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-PG for sci-fi, fantasy, action, adventure, and comedy content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, funny, historical, fantastical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 10
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 7 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Taika Waititi, Iain Morris, Jemaine Clement
- **Networks / Studios**: Apple TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lisa Kudrow** as *Penelope*
- **Kal-El Tuck** as *Kevin Haddock*
- **Tadhg Murphy** as *Alto*
- **Roger Jean Nsengiyumva** as *Widgit*
- **Rune Temte** as *Bittelig*
- **Lo Mutuc** as *Judy*
- **Rachel House** as *Fianna*
- **Kiera Thompson** as *Saffron Haddock*
- **Ben Fransham** as *John*
- **Mike Minogue** as *Headface*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Time Bandits?
Time Bandits was released in 2024.

### Q: What genres does Time Bandits belong to?
It belongs to the sci-fi and fantasy, action and adventure, and comedy genres.

### Q: What is the content rating for Time Bandits?
The series has a TV-PG rating.

### Q: Who is the main character of the series?
The main character is an eleven-year-old history enthusiast named Kevin.

### Q: Who does Kevin join in the series?
Kevin joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Time Bandits — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/114924)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*