***** [Five Stars]
THE TIMES
***** [Five Stars]
THE GUARDIAN
***** [Five Stars]
DAILY MAIL
***** [Five Stars]
THE SUN
**** [Four Stars]
THE INDEPENDENT
**** [Four Stars]
THE HERALD
**** [Four Stars]
THE TELEGRAPH
**** [Four Stars]
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
**** [Four Stars]
TV TIMES
**** [Four Stars]
HEAT
"The funniest and most profound television of the year... a funny and
heartfelt meditation on loneliness, loss, friendship and hope."
SUNDAY TIMES
"Pearce Quigley’s deadpan performance is charming viewers sick of gritty dramas."
SUNDAY TIMES
"Moving at an unhurried, reflective pace, the series explores love, loss, and the search for meaning — all while maintaining its light, understated charm."
BRITSCREEN
"Already being hailed as one of the most heartfelt British comedies in recent years... Your next quietly brilliant obsession."
BRITSCREEN
"Hailed as a 'masterpiece' by viewers as they binge-watch entire show."
HELLO!
"Warm, beautifully observed, cleverly scripted and understated comedy.
THE TIMES
"If you only watch one thing, make it Small Prophets."
THE GUARDIAN
"The loveliest British comedy since Detectorists."
THE TIMES
"All comedy - gentle, cringe, knockabout, spiteful and vituperative - can work if it’s written well, and this is written very well indeed."
THE TIMES
"Eccentric, funny, sweet, and sad – often all at once... there’s much to love."
THE TELEGRAPH
"Enchanting."
THE HERALD
"A show full of gorgeous surprises."
THE GUARDIAN
"It doesn’t disappoint... brilliant, absurdist humour. Even the music will twang its way into your soul."
THE INDEPENDENT
"Truly fantastic... an impossible marvel of TV making."
THE GUARDIAN
"Mackenzie Crook's new magical fantasy is another TV gem."
DAILY MAIL
"Full of charm."
IRISH INDEPENDENT
"A charming fantasy."
DAILY MAIL
"Delightful performances."
THE TIMES
"The existence of Small Prophets proves the point: that British telly can still create impossible marvels like this is a reason to keep believing in magic."
THE GUARDIAN
"Few TV writers and directors are such capable masters of mood as Mackenzie Crook."
THE TIMES
"Heartwarming."
THE PEOPLE
"Magic, mystery and magnificent comic acting abound."
THE GUARDIAN
"Bizarre, heart-warming and funny story that will have you transfixed from episode one."
THE SUN
"A programme so warm, touching and funny that it singlehandedly justifies the licence fee."
BEYOND THE JOKE
"In a world that feels distinctly devoid of magic, wonder and hope in this current moment, Small Prophets is just the tonic."
RADIO TIMES
"It is funny, sad, clever and
thrilling... tells us that there is heart in every story."
THE I
"A beautiful and strange comedy... impossible not to be moved."
THE I
"Wonderful... genuinely funny
and heart-warming story of
friendship and hope."
THE SUN
"Lauren Patel is sensational as the thwarted, hopeful Kacey. And, as Brian, the old eccentric who understands just as much as he needs to? Michael Palin. Enough said."
THE GUARDIAN
"With Crook’s eye for the
surreal and ability to distil
humour from the quirks of
everyday life, the results are
quite magical."
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
"You find yourself unexpectedly moved, delivered with the lightest of touches – a specialty of Crook's uniquely brilliant writing."
RADIO TIMES
"So instantly engaging and effortlessly welcoming it's the kind of sitcom that you want to climb into and curl up in."
BEYOND THE JOKE
"Pick of the day."
THE I
"Enchanting treat... hilarious."
DAILY MAIL
"Michael Palin is on sparkling form."
RADIO TIMES
"Pick of the day."
IRISH INDEPENDENT
"Small Prophets is undoubtedly a treasure, and deserves to be discovered by as many people as possible."
FINANCIAL TIMES
"Mackenzie Crook has carved out a niche as a writer, director and all-round creator of great TV in his own right."
THE YORKSHIRE POST
"Lovely... sweet."
THE GUARDIAN
"An enchanting series."
THE DAILY MAIL WEEKEND
"Unexpected and very charming."
FINANCIAL TIMES
"There aren’t many British sitcoms that lean into the fantastical, but Small Prophets most definitely does - and it’s all the better and crazier for it."
TV CHOICE
"Magical... spellbinding... heart-warming... pick of the week... an all star cast is set to lift your spirits."
NEW
"Sir Michael Palin has been coaxed out of retirement by the one writer he could not say no to, Mackenzie Crook."
DAILY EXPRESS
"If you like your comedies gentle, charming, subtle, a bit weird and a tad melancholy, this is for you."
HEAT
"Effortlessly switches between melancholy and mirth."
TV TIMES
"A deeply human story."
RADIO TIMES
"Gentle & life-affirming."
THE TIMES
"Boasts a stellar cast."
BELLA
"There's a touch of magic in Mackenzie Crook's new comedy."
BELLA
"A crack comedy cast."
THE TIMES
"The 10 best TV shows to watch in February 2026."
THE TIMES
"Must-see."
THE GUARDIAN
"One you won’t want to miss"
THE DAILY EXPRESS
"One of the best new shows coming in 2026."
THE TIMES
"Best series to watch in 2026."
DRAMA QUARTERLY
"Pearce Quigley stars in Mackenzie Crook's colourful, comic fantasy."
TV & SATELLITE WEEK
"Want to know what's going to be big in TV in 2026? Look for these shows."
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD