Apple TV+ is set to launch the British comedy series "Small Prophets" globally on October 7. The premiere will include the first two episodes, followed by weekly releases until November 4. This marks a rare instance of Apple TV+ licensing an existing show from another network for global distribution.
"Small Prophets" previously debuted in the UK on the BBC earlier this year, where it achieved a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series was created, written, and directed by Mackenzie Crook, known for "Detectorists" and roles in "The Office (UK)" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".
The comedy follows Michael Sleep, an eccentric character who works in a DIY store after his partner Clea disappeared seven years prior. He attempts to create homunculi, magical spirits that can predict the future, using an old recipe from his father, hoping they can answer if he will see Clea again.
While "Small Prophets" will be available globally on Apple TV+, viewers in the UK will not have access to the series until 2027. Apple TV+ costs $14.99 per month or can be accessed through the Apple One bundle.
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Apple TV+ will release the British comedy "Small Prophets" globally starting October 7, with the first two episodes available at launch. The series, which previously aired on the BBC and holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, will then release new episodes weekly.