Lisa Kudrow’s Time Bandits turns into a shock hit

Some folks have been skeptical when Apple TV+ turned the 1981 cult basic film Time Bandits right into a comedic journey collection for all ages. But it surely’s laborious to argue with success — for the second week, the present starring Lisa Kudrow is among the hottest on any streaming service.

And Jake Gyllenhaal’s crime drama Presumed Harmless continues to tug in an enormous viewers.

Time Bandits sneaks onto High 10 reputation charts

Terry Gilliam’s unique Time Bandits is a cult basic, nevertheless it’s darkish humor meant for adults. Apple reimagined it with the identical premise however a lighter tone. One critic referred to as it, “that uncommon remake that will get it proper.”

Having Lisa Kudrow (from Pals, duh) as its star has to assist draw a big viewers to the present a few ragtag group of thieves roaming via historical past. And it undoubtedly has discovered an viewers: the collection ranks No. 4 on JustWatch‘s record of prime streaming exhibits for the week ending August 4. And it’s at No. 5 on Reelgood’s record of High 10 TV exhibits on streaming through the week ending August 8.

Estimates from firms like JustWatch and Reelgood are crucial as a result of streaming providers hardly ever reveal how many individuals tune in to their choices.

Time Bandits takes viewers on an unpredictable journey via time and house with a motley crew of thieves and their latest recruit: an 11-year-old historical past buff named Kevin. They witness the creation of Stonehenge, see the Trojan Horse in motion, escape dinosaurs, expertise the Ice Age and the Harlem Renaissance, and rather more alongside the way in which.

Important are typically upbeat. “Should you’re in search of a enjoyable, foolish diversion and intelligent character-oriented comedy for the household, Time Bandits is a pleasing time available,” mentioned RogetEbert.com, for instance.

All 10 episodes of Time Bandits premiered July 24 on Apple TV+ directly. No ready — they’re all able to binge-watch now.

Presumed Harmless starring Jake Gyllenhaal retains drawing massive audiences

A look at on the top-ten charts exhibits that Presumed Harmless truly pulls an even bigger viewers than Time Bandits, however that’s come to be anticipated. The crime drama has now stayed common each week from its debut in mid-June via its season finale in late July and now into August. Most lately, it was at No. 3 on each ReelGood’s and JustWatch’s lists of hottest High 10 TV exhibits on streaming.

For many who is perhaps newly as a result of season one has wrapped up, Apple’s teaser says:

“The gripping collection takes viewers on a journey via the horrific homicide that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Legal professional’s workplace when chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Gyllenhaal) is suspected of the crime. The collection explores obsession, intercourse, politics and the ability and limits of affection, because the accused fights to carry his household and marriage collectively.”

All eight episodes of Presumed Harmless season one can be found now. However that’s not the top of the present: Apple TV+ already dedicated to season two.

Watch these and extra on Apple TV+

Watching Time Bandits and Presumed Harmless plus many different collection or movies comes with a subscription to Apple TV+. The service is $9.99 monthly with a seven-day free trial. You may also get it through any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle.

And Apple’s streaming video service additionally consists of rather more, in fact. There’s a library of drama, comedies, musicals, youngsters’s exhibits, nature documentaries, and so on.

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