Have you ever been watching Time Bandits on Apple TV+ ? Followers of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement‘s model of offbeat humor are particularly inspired to take a look at their collection reboot of Terry Gilliam’s cult-beloved 1981 film, which follows a nerdy younger historical past lover as he travels by means of time with a gang of bumbling thieves.
In episode 5, “Georgian,” they cease by Georgian England—just a little bit sooner than the Bridgerton period, or Doctor Who‘s take on the Bridgerton era—and it encompasses a delightfully haughty guest-starring flip from Sherlock‘s Mark Gatiss. He’s not on this unique clip, but it surely does present Lisa Kudrow’s character, de facto bandit chief Penelope, having a (considerably uncharacteristically) candy interplay with the younger Kevin (Kal-El Tuck). Kevin’s having a tricky time, so Penelope takes it upon herself to cheer him up.
Be sure that to observe the entire clip for a peek at Clement, who along with being one in every of Time Bandits‘ co-creators together with Waititi and Iain Morris, additionally offers a campy efficiency as Pure Evil.
Sure, you interpreted that accurately: on this present, cats are used to spy on humanity for the denizens of the underworld. So that’s why they’re all the time observing us!
Time Bandits episodes 5 and 6 premiere Wednesday, August 7 on Apple TV+.
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