Little Prophets has become one of the most anticipated comedy series on British television by uniquely blending whimsy and emotional storytelling through the fantastical world created by Michael Stress and his little prophet homunculi. The show is written, directed, and created by Mackenzie Crook, who has produced six episodes of Season One on BBC2 and iPlayer. It has captivated audiences with its magical realism, quirky humor, and emotional weight by telling the story of a lonely man’s alchemical journey to find his missing partner.
Fans are eager for Season Two, which will offer many magical journeys and discoveries, provide insight into generations of love and affection, and provide humorous narration from the bottled prophets following the emotional conclusion of Season One (due to its open-ended conclusion in the first week of 2026, as indicated in “To Be Continued”).
‘Small Prophets’ Season 2: Returning Status
At this time, there has been no formal announcement regarding a second season of Small Prophets.
Small Prophets, a British comedy series created, written, and directed by Mackenzie Crook (known for his work on The Detectorists), debuted on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on February 9, 2026, consisting of six episodes. The series follows the story of lonely Michael Sleep (played by Pearce Quigley), who practices alchemy to create homunculi (their name means ‘little prophets’). His goal is to identify the reason for the disappearance of his partner. The other stars of the program are Lauren Patel, Sir Michael Palin, and other actors.
As of mid-March 2026 (when season one had just finished airing or was still being broadcast), the BBC has not made any announcement regarding whether they will renew this series or request that another series be produced. Agence France-Presse reports: “The BBC has yet to announce if more Small Prophets are on the cards” and further reports that the season one conclusion ended with ‘To be continued’, which has led many fans to believe that the series may return.
In interviews (in publications such as TV Choice Magazine), Mackenzie Crook has indicated that he would like to continue the story and has shared ideas for two to three more seasons that will allow for the development of additional homunculi, the introduction of new questions to the story, and an answer to the main mystery of the series.