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Apple TV acquires Small Prophets; BBC renews series

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Apple TV ~~acquisition of~~ acquires Small ~~Prophets~~ Prophets; BBC renews series

Apple TV has acquired the global distribution rights to the British comedy series ‘Small Prophets’, a move that signals a shift in the streaming service’s strategy from relying primarily on original productions to acquiring successful existing formats. The acquisition was facilitated through the distribution partner Sphere Abacus. Created, written, and directed by Mackenzie Crook, the series follows Michael Sleep, a ~~man using~~ DIY store worker in and around Manchester. The plot involves the use of alchemy and magical spirits known as ~~homunculi to~~ homunculi—tiny oracle beings in glass containers capable of predicting future events—to seek out a lost partner. The production, ~~which~~ a collaboration between Treasure Trove Productions and Channel X North produced by Gill Isles, previously aired on BBC iPlayer and BBC ~~Two,~~ Two. Following the success of its first run, which saw viewership reach up to 9.2 million, the BBC has ~~received critical acclaim, including~~ renewed ‘Small Prophets’ for a ~~100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes~~ second season. While reports regarding the second season's specific channel placement vary, suggesting a potential move between BBC One and BBC Two, a ~~Best Series win at Series Mania.~~ premiere is scheduled for 2027. The series is ~~scheduled~~ set to premiere on Apple TV on October 7, 2026, though it will not be available to subscribers in the United Kingdom until 2027. ~~The acquisition was facilitated through the distribution partner Sphere Abacus.~~

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