Apple TV+ Cancels Time Bandits After One Season

Apple TV+ has canceled the fantasy series 'Time Bandits' after just one season, which wrapped up on August 21, 2024. Despite a respectable 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the show failed to attract a significant audience, not breaking into Nielsen's top 10 streaming rankings. Created by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, and Iain Morris, the series was a reimagining of Terry Gilliam's 1981 film, featuring Kal-El Tuck as the lead character Kevin. Critics pointed to the lack of dwarfs, a central aspect of the original film, as a factor in the show's disappointing reception. The decision to cancel the series reflects a broader trend among streamers to prioritize profitability and viewership metrics, especially for high-budget productions. Though the creators had started developing a second season, the low viewership ultimately led to the show's demise.