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Small Prophets

Small Prophets

Mystery Drama Comedy

2026, Show

Since his girlfriend went missing seven years ago Michael Sleep’s life has been on hold. But a mystical recipe in an old journal promises to give the answers he’s been longing for.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Mackenzie Crook

Cast:

Mackenzie Crook,

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Episodes

Ratings

Your rating: 1

IMDb rating

Critic rating

Average critic rating

8.7

Reviews

Critic Season 1 Anita Singh

rated

8

Michael Palin is superbly cast in this gentle fusion of workplace comedy and whimsical folklore.

Read full review at The Telegraph

rated

10

Came for Michael Palin, stayed for Pearce Quigley and the story. I absolutely adore this whimsical, funny and strange comedy. A must watch!

2 weeks ago

Critic Season 1 John Rentoul

rated

8

Crook develops a whole new genre – magical social realism – in this strange and wonderful comedy.

Read full review at The Independent

Critic Season 1 Jack Seale

rated

10

...proves the point: that British telly can still create impossible marvels like this is a reason to keep believing in magic.

Read full review at The Guardian

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