Small Prophets, the six-episode British comedy created by Mackenzie Crook, is now streaming on Apple TV for audiences outside the UK. The series premiered with its first two episodes on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and will release one new episode every Wednesday through the finale on November 4, 2026.
When Each Small Prophets Episode Arrives on Apple TV
The first season has six episodes in total. The release schedule is designed so viewers get a double premiere on day one, followed by a weekly rollout for the remaining four episodes.
- Episodes 1 and 2: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Episode 3: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Episode 4: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Episode 5: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Episode 6 (Finale): Wednesday, November 4, 2026
All episodes are released on Apple TV at 12:00 a.m. PT on their scheduled dates, which translates to different local times around the world.
Global Streaming Times for Every Episode
New episodes appear on Apple TV at the same moment worldwide, based on Apple’s standard release time of 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Here is what that means for viewers in major regions:
- United States (Pacific Time): 12:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday
- United States (Eastern Time): 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday
- Canada: Same as U.S. times (12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET)
- United Kingdom and Ireland: 8:00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland, France, Germany: 9:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday
- India: 1:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday
- Australia (AEST): 7:00 p.m. AEST on Wednesday
- Japan and South Korea: 5:00 p.m. JST/KST on Wednesday
- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay: 5:00 a.m. BRT / 4:00 a.m. ART on Wednesday
- Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Panama: 2:00 a.m. CST / 3:00 a.m. COT on Wednesday
Viewers in the United Kingdom will not be able to stream the series on Apple TV until 2027, because the show first aired on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer earlier in 2026. The UK delay is part of Apple’s licensing agreement with the BBC.
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Where to Watch Small Prophets
Apple TV is the exclusive streaming home for Small Prophets outside the UK. The series is available to Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and territories. Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app, which can be accessed on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, and Vizio, streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and game consoles including PlayStation and Xbox.
In the UK, viewers can watch the first season on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two. A second season has already been confirmed and will move to BBC One in 2027.
What Small Prophets Is About
Small Prophets follows Michael Sleep, played by Pearce Quigley, a man whose life has been on hold since his girlfriend Clea disappeared seven years ago. Michael works at a DIY store, visits his elderly father Brian, played by Sir Michael Palin, and quietly hopes Clea will return.
One day Brian shares an old family recipe that involves rainwater, horse manure, and a bit of alchemy. The recipe is meant to create homunculi, tiny magical spirits that can predict the future. Michael, though skeptical, decides to try it. He wants to ask the homunculi one question: “Will I ever see Clea again?”
Michael gets help from his young coworker Kacey, played by Lauren Patel. Their friendship grows partly through their shared dislike of store manager Gordon, played by Mackenzie Crook. The strange activity in Michael’s garden shed draws the attention of his nosy neighbors, played by Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing. Clea’s brother Roy, played by Paul Kaye, is also trying to claim the house so he can sell it and pay off his debts.
The series blends live-action storytelling with stop-motion animation elements, adding a visual layer to its mix of the magical and the ordinary.
Cast and Characters
- Pearce Quigley as Michael Sleep
- Lauren Patel as Kacey
- Sir Michael Palin as Brian
- Mackenzie Crook as Gordon
- Sophie Willan as a neighbor
- Jon Pointing as a neighbor
- Paul Kaye as Roy
Critical Reception and Awards
The first season holds a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 94%. The series won the Best Series Award in the International Panorama section at Series Mania in March 2026.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the second half of this strange story and as intrigued as anyone else to find out what happens to Michael Sleep in his mystical quest.” — Mackenzie Crook on the Season 2 renewal
Season 2 Confirmed for 2027
The BBC announced in September 2026 that Small Prophets will return for a second season. The new season will have six episodes and will move from BBC Two to BBC One in the UK. Mackenzie Crook will return to write and direct. The first season reached up to 9.2 million viewers on the BBC. Season 2 is expected to debut in 2027, with an exact premiere date yet to be announced.
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