Small Prophets S1E6 — The Wise Man's Song

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Small Prophets•Season 1•Episode 6

The Wise Man's Song

8.3/10 · 341 votesMar 16, 202630 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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The prophets are looking sick, Michael hasn't asked his questions, and all hell has broken loose in Marvin Gardens. It seems like the end of the line — or the start of a new adventure.

Directed byMackenzie Crook

Written byMackenzie Crook

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The Birds of America

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The Wise Man's Song

Cast11

Pearce Quigley

Michael Sleep

Michael Palin

Brian

Lauren Patel

Kacey

Mackenzie Crook

Gordon

Shola Adewusi

Olive

Paul Kaye

Roy

Jon Pointing

Clive

Sophie Willan

Bev

Adam Wright

Elliot

Charlotte Mills

Hilary

Ed Kear

Brigham

Crew2

Mackenzie Crook

Writer

Mackenzie Crook

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Wise Man's Song" is episode 6 of Small Prophets season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 341 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mackenzie Crook and written by Mackenzie Crook, it aired on March 16, 2026.

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