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Small Prophets: Quirky Comedy Finds Truth
Michael Sleep grows tiny truth-tellers to find his missing girlfriend in this Apple TV comedy.
In brief
Michael Sleep grows tiny truth-tellers to find his missing girlfriend in this Apple TV comedy. Small Prophets, a British comedy on Apple TV, follows Michael Sleep as he grows homunculi to uncover what happened to his girlfriend. Originally reported by Decider.
Small Prophets
Michael Sleep lives alone in a crowded house with overgrown garden and pictures.
The Gist
Michael Sleep works at a big-box home center, bonds with cashier Kacey, visits his father Brian, and deals with neighbor Clive.
The Mystery
Michael’s girlfriend Clea disappeared seven years ago; her brother Roy believes she killed herself.
The Solution
Brian finds a recipe to grow homunculi, tiny humanoids that act as prophets to reveal Clea’s fate.
The Impact
Michael grows homunculi while building unexpected friendships, dealing with his father’s cognitive decline, and avoiding neighbor Clive.
The Verdict
Small Prophets is an addictively pleasant watch with quirky humor and relatable themes for viewers of Michael’s age.
The short version
Small Prophets, a British comedy on Apple TV, follows Michael Sleep as he grows homunculi to uncover what happened to his girlfriend.
