The Guardian by Lucy Mangan

Gilliam was not involved in the production, but he will surely be pleased to see his legacy so beautifully preserved, in all its daftness and with all its wit.

The A.V. Club by Meredith Hobbs Coons

[Time Bandits] brings the laughs I had expected from Palin & Co., addresses some narrative inconsistencies, and comes with a great cast.

Consequence by Jonah Krueger

Time Bandits is far from a perfect translation of the beloved film — and thank god for that. It cleverly and successfully carves out its own identity while paying homage to the spirit of Gilliam’s original vision. Rather than visit the past, it forges its own worthwhile future.

Los Angeles Times by Robert Lloyd

“Time Bandits,” premiering Wednesday on Apple TV+, adopts the premise and particulars of Terry Gilliam’s wonderful 1981 comic fantasy adventure and stretches it, without breaking, into a television series. Created by Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi and Iain Morris, it’s likable, lively, funny and fun.

Salon by Melanie McFarland

Few high-concept family TV shows dare to invite people to do their homework. “Time Bandits” floats the possibility that viewers learn a few things while accepting that most will watch for the lighthearted jokes and the stars. That approach may not earn it a future season. But we’re content enough to tag along for the hours it’s been allotted.

Variety by Alison Herman

A worthy tribute to both Gilliam’s baroque, fantastical style and the blustery humor of his script, co-authored by fellow Python member Michael Palin.

The Telegraph by Benji Wilson

Time Bandits is something akin to Horrible Histories meets Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. There’s nothing new here, but it really doesn’t matter. This is a loving – and ultimately loveable – homage.

RogerEbert.com by Rendy Jones

If you're looking for a fun, silly diversion and clever character-oriented comedy for the family, "Time Bandits" is a pleasant time to be had. This iteration stands well on its own as a delightful sci-fi romp that might actually make your kid want to crack open a history book for once.

i by Ed Power

This rambunctious caper will still appeal to fans of the original, but is easy enough to delve into for those unfamiliar with Gilliam’s eccentricities. If thing we might have in common with the gang, its that our time is precious – it’s worth spending yours on Time Bandits.

Paste Magazine by Rory Doherty

In the season’s latter half, the fantasy plot supersedes our character-focused frolicking and the frothy misadventure vibes of Time Bandits take a slight knock, but the show confidently regains its footing for a conclusion that sets up a prospective next season of adventure and inter-dimensional intrigue that, no matter how skeptical you initially felt, you’ll want to see where—or when—we end up next.