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Season 1 – Small Prophets

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The magical and the mundane unfold in a suburban shed as a lonely man stumbles into the supernatural; a recipe in an old journal promises Michael Sleep the answers he longs for.
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Small Prophets — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A quietly extraordinary blend of magical realism and gentle humor, Small Prophets transforms the mundane into something deeply moving and unexpectedly life-affirming.

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Geordie Gray The Australian Oct 19, 2026
There is so much to cherish about Small Prophets: a singular, magical show about loneliness, unlikely friendships and caring for one another. Go to Full Review J. Kelly Nestruck Globe and Mail Oct 16, 2026
This show’s charming mix of magical and mundane elements can be read as metaphor, or straightforward fantasy -- but one thing’s for sure: It is the best British comedy about an alchemist since Ben Jonson’s days. Go to Full Review Kayleigh Donaldson AV Club Oct 7, 2026
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You’re either with him or you’re not, but for those who are eager to embrace his brand of slow and steady, the rewards are plentiful. Go to Full Review Andrew Webster The Verge Oct 15, 2026
It’s a smart, silly, sweet, and occasionally stressful show, and also one tinged with just a bit of the supernatural. Sort of like British humor meets magical realism. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Oct 13, 2026
5/5
Small Prophets is funny and unique and weird, just like people themselves. Go to Full Review Marta Medina Pérez mundoCine Oct 13, 2026
4/5
Give the jar a gentle tap and ask: is Small Prophets the hidden gem of the year? The tiny seers nod yes. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jenine S @JELmommy 1 day ago I couldn’t love this show more if I tried. Brilliant cast, brilliant story. I hope we get more shows like this. So creative, charming, and binge worthy See more Leo W @LeoTW 3 days ago Its a show to escape in and just feel good for a little while. If it can do what flicks used to and make the outside world dissappear for each episode its done something cinema rarely does anymore. It leaves you ready to buy another ticket for another show. See more L M @RT26446734 3 days ago Rate to discover something that hasn’t been done before. Such a lovely, unexpectedly funny, and original journey through loneliness, unlikely friendships, love and hope. See more Ann-Michele A @RT75399637 5 days ago Watched first 2.5 episodes and pretty boring. Maybe you need to watch more to get into it. See more Alessandro M @RT88274588 Oct 22, 2026 In Italy we're only up to episode four, but I'd say we can already safely call Small Prophets the best new series of the year. See more Rosa T @RT47026842 Oct 20, 2026 Charming, hopeful, cozy. See more Read all reviews
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Mackenzie Crook

Director

Pearce Quigley

Michael Sleep

Lauren Patel

Kacey

Michael Palin

Brian

Jon Pointing

Clive

Mackenzie Crook

Gordon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Since his girlfriend went missing seven years ago, Michael Sleep's life has been on hold; but a recipe in an old journal promises to give the answers he's been longing for. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Michael converts his shed into an alchemist's laboratory, but Clive is getting suspicious; Kacey invites Michael to the pub, where he says too much about his experiment. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Michael witnesses a crime and is questioned by the police, and Brian has had a visitor at the care home but can't remember who it was; Clive is obsessing about a black rabbit, and Kacey visits Marvin Gardens and is shocked by what she sees. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2026 The Birds of America Clive is seething when a truckload of steaming horse manure is dumped in front of Michael's house; Kacey comes round to help bury the jars and asks Michael about the hoarded boxes. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 9, 2026 Who's Gonna Make Me Laugh? Strange things are happening in Marvin Gardens, and they're starting to attract unwanted attention; it's time for Kacey and Michael to exhume the prophets from their pile of manure. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 2026 The Wise Man's Song The prophets look sick, Michael doesn't ask his questions, and all hell breaks out in Marvin Gardens; it seems like the end of the line, or the start of a new adventure. Details

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Season Info

Director
Mackenzie Crook
Executive Producer
Emma Lawson, Christine Gernon, Emma Strain, Mackenzie Crook, Lisa Thomas
Screenwriter
Mackenzie Crook
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 9, 2026
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