Is Small Prophets coming back?

Small Prophets is currently between seasons on BBC iPlayer; the most recent episode aired on February 9, 2026. No return date has been announced. The show premiered on February 9, 2026, and the first season consisted of six episodes, all released on the same day.

Small Prophets was a comedy and fantasy series that told the story of Michael Sleep, an eccentric man who, after his beloved Clea disappeared seven years earlier, led an ordinary life filled with routine. The series followed his attempt to create magical spirits called Homunculi, which he hoped would reveal if he would ever see Clea again. The show explored Michael's interactions with his family, friends, and nosy neighbors as he delved into alchemy and magic, adding humor and mystery to his quest.

The cast included Pearce Quigley as Michael Sleep, Michael Palin as his father Brian, Lauren Patel as Kacey, Mackenzie Crook as store manager Gordon, Jon Pointing as Clive, and Sophie Willan as Bev. The series held a rating of 7.8 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 29 minutes per episode.