Overview
- The first season of Small Prophets launched on Apple TV in Germany on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after earlier broadcasts on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two in the UK.
- Creator Mackenzie Crook developed, wrote, directed and appears in the show, which blends live-action and animation in a quiet, melancholy comedic style.
- The plot follows Michael, played by Pearce Quigley, who uses an alchemical recipe to brew small homunculi that truthfully answer questions as he seeks answers about his missing girlfriend.
- Critics and festivals praised the series, with a Series Mania prize and a reported 100% Rotten Tomatoes score driving international interest and Apple TV’s purchase of rights.
- Filmed in Manchester with a small ensemble that includes Lauren Patel and Sir Michael Palin, the six-episode run has already been commissioned for a second season.