Small Prophets TV series - some thoughts
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vivdunstanFinished watching this, having watched spread out and slowly.
Just beautiful, a gem of a series, that has so much of the feel of Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists, but tells an original story, with brand new characters, with warmth, style and pathos.
The character interactions were magical throughout.
So much of the best bits of the series were the small details, so very carefully observed, acted and directed.
And every character was rounded and sympathetic to an extent. That's top writing.
I especially enjoyed some of the moments in the DIY store.
But the best part was the relationship between Michael and Kacey.
For goodness sake BBC, renew it for a second series! Though I am rather wondering how well that would work. I'll certainly watch.
If you're in the UK and can watch this on iPlayer, I thoroughly recommend doing so.
If you're in another country, I hope it is broadcast where you are and you get a chance to see it!
It really is very special.
Just beautiful, a gem of a series, that has so much of the feel of Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists, but tells an original story, with brand new characters, with warmth, style and pathos.
The character interactions were magical throughout.
So much of the best bits of the series were the small details, so very carefully observed, acted and directed.
And every character was rounded and sympathetic to an extent. That's top writing.
I especially enjoyed some of the moments in the DIY store.
But the best part was the relationship between Michael and Kacey.
For goodness sake BBC, renew it for a second series! Though I am rather wondering how well that would work. I'll certainly watch.
If you're in the UK and can watch this on iPlayer, I thoroughly recommend doing so.
If you're in another country, I hope it is broadcast where you are and you get a chance to see it!
It really is very special.
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Date: 2026-03-19 06:03 am (UTC)I hadn't encountered Pearce Quigley before, and was very struck by him -- the way he could look tender, vulnerable, wry or baffled so easily under a fantasy wizard beard in particular.
The this-is-not B&Q scenes were wonderful,and felt very true to that kind of job as well as showcasing the characters marvellously. Even Mackenzie Crook's boss was given points where the pain and stress he felt (from being trapped as a low-level manager in a huge corporation/wasting his life attempting to control bored underlings) were on display, so he didn't just exist as a cardboard cut-out obstacle for Michael.
Plus was amused that the jock next door is portrayed as driving an Audi. Have held to the belief for a long time that you can immediately tell someone is going to be the spawn of Satan if they drive one, and Mackenzie Crook apparently agrees.
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Date: 2026-03-19 09:15 pm (UTC)