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Slow Horses Season 5: Everything we know so far about release date, cast and plot
By Aman Shukla Published on July 16, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 16, 2025, 11:21 IST Okay, let's talk about Slow Horses . If you're not obsessed with this Apple TV+ show yet, what are you even doing? It's got everything: spies screwing up in the most glorious ways, Jackson Lamb's gross-but-brilliant vibe, and enough twists to make your head spin. I binged Season 4 in two days (no shame), and now I'm counting down to Season 5 like it's my job. So, grab a coffee—or a pint, if you're channeling Lamb—and let's unpack what's coming: when it drops, who's in it, and what kind of mess the Slough House crew is stumbling into this time. Slow Horses Season 5 Release Date Slow Horses Season 5 lands on September 24, 2025, and I'm already clearing my schedule. Apple TV+ is sticking with their usual playbook: a two-episode premiere to hook us, then one episode every Wednesday until the finale on October 22, 2025. Six episodes total, which feels way too short, but they always pack a punch. If you're behind, Seasons 1–4 are streaming on Apple TV+—perfect for a weekend marathon. New to the platform? Snag a seven-day free trial and thank me later. Slow Horses Season 5 Expected Cast The Slough House crew is back, and thank goodness, because this cast is pure gold. Leading the charge is Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the chain-smoking, farting, genius spymaster who somehow keeps this dysfunctional team together. Oldman's performance is so good it earned a 2024 Emmy nod, and we are betting he'll steal every scene again. The rest of the gang includes: Jack Lowden as River Cartwright Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte James Callis as Claude Whelan Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright There's also a fresh face: Nick Mohammed joins as Zafar Jaffrey, a slick politician gunning to be the UK's next Prime Minister. He's a guest star, so expect him to stir up trouble. As for Hugo Weaving's creepy Frank Harkness from Season 4, there's buzz he might not return until Season 6, but nothing's confirmed. Fingers crossed for more of that chilling vibe. Slow Horses Season 5 Potential Plot Season 5 pulls from Mick Herron's fifth novel, London Rules , and it's packed with the kind of twisty, high-stakes drama we love. The official word from Apple TV+? 'Roddy Ho's got a glamorous new girlfriend, and nobody trusts it. When weird stuff starts happening across London, the Slow Horses have to figure out how it's all connected. And Jackson Lamb? He's reminding everyone that in the spy game, 'London Rules' always apply.' Without spoiling the fun, here's the gist: a string of bizarre, possibly terrorist-related incidents shakes the UK, and our ragtag team gets dragged into the mess. Roddy Ho, of all people, steps into the spotlight—his new romance seems too good to be true, and it's tied to the bigger picture. We'll also get a peek into Jackson Lamb's murky past, maybe even the screw-up that landed him in Slough House. Expect political intrigue (think Brexit and immigration debates), messy personal stakes, and the team's usual mix of epic wins and epic fails. It's Slow Horses , so you know it'll be darkly funny and edge-of-your-seat intense. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Upturn
04-07-2025
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Slow Horses Season 5: Release date, cast, and what to expect
By Aman Shukla Published on July 4, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 4, 2025, 10:51 IST Slow Horses , the acclaimed Apple TV+ espionage drama based on Mick Herron's Slough House novels, continues to captivate audiences with its sharp writing, dark humor, and stellar performances. Following the success of Season 4, which premiered in September 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 5. Here's everything confirmed about Slow Horses Season 5. Slow Horses Season 5 Release Date Apple TV+ has confirmed that Slow Horses Season 5 will premiere on September 24, 2025, with the first episode, followed by one episode weekly until the finale on October 22, 2025. This aligns with the show's pattern of annual releases, as Season 4 debuted in September 2024. The six-episode season will stream exclusively on Apple TV+, maintaining the series' rapid production pace, with five seasons delivered in just over three years. Slow Horses Season 5 Cast The ensemble cast of Slow Horses remains a highlight, and Season 5 will feature the return of key actors, as confirmed by Apple TV+ and other sources. The following cast members are set to reprise their roles: Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb , the brilliant but abrasive leader of Slough House. Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner , MI5's cunning Deputy Director-General. Jack Lowden as River Cartwright , a skilled agent relegated to Slough House after a career misstep. Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish , the team's administrative anchor with a troubled past. Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy , a capable agent navigating personal challenges. Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho , the socially awkward tech expert. Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander , an impulsive but talented agent. Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte , a newer MI5 operative introduced in Season 4. James Callis as Claude Whelan , MI5's head facing internal pressures. Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe , a reserved agent with a mysterious edge. Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright, River's retired MI5 veteran grandfather. Additionally, Nick Mohammed, known for Ted Lasso , joins the cast as a guest star, though his specific role has not been officially detailed by Apple TV+. Reports suggest he may play a significant political figure, adding a new dynamic to the series. Notably, Kadiff Kirwan will not return as Marcus Longridge due to his character's death in Season 4. No other cast additions have been confirmed by Apple TV+ at this time. What to Expect from Slow Horses Season 5 Slow Horses Season 5 will adapt London Rules, the fifth book in Mick Herron's Slough House series, continuing the show's trend of adapting one novel per season. According to Apple TV+'s official synopsis, 'Everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.' This suggests a season filled with espionage, intrigue, and the team's signature chaotic approach to solving complex cases. The season will explore the Slow Horses' efforts to unravel a web of strange incidents in London, with Roddy Ho's personal life playing a key role in the narrative. The series will maintain its blend of high-stakes action, dark humor, and character-driven drama, with Jackson Lamb's sharp wit and leadership at the forefront. Showrunner Will Smith and author Mick Herron have noted that Season 5 will reflect contemporary British politics, drawing on themes from London Rules about self-inflicted national challenges and the unsung efforts of Slough House's misfits. Apple TV+ has also confirmed a sixth season, set to adapt Joe Country and parts of Slough House , indicating that Season 5 will lay groundwork for future storylines. The series' fast-paced production and critical acclaim, including a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and Emmy wins, ensure that Season 5 will deliver the intense storytelling fans expect. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time Out
04-06-2025
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‘Slow Horses' season 5 has an official release date – and a first look at Jackson Lamb
MI5's finest – well, -ish – are back. An Apple TV+ show that only gets better and better, Slow Horses is returning for a fifth run this autumn. September 24 is the date to earmark for the return of Gary Oldman's schlebby spymaster Jackson Lamb and his band of misfit heroes at Slough House. The first two episodes will launch on that day, with the final four to follow once a week every Wednesday until October 22. Season five is adapted from Mick Herron's 2018 Slough House novel London Rules and sees Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed join the ensemble as an ambitious mayoral candidate. 'In season five, everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected,' runs the official synopsis. 'After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules – cover your back – always apply.' Clocking back in for another shift under the critical eye of Jackson Lamb are Jack Lowden's once fast-tracked agent River Cartwright, Saskia Reeves as long-suffering Slough House stalwart Catherine Standish, Rosalind Eleazar as recovering coke addict Louisa Guy, and Christopher Chung as obnoxious hacker/IT whiz Roddy Ho. Kristin Scott Thomas is back as scheming MI5 deputy director general Diana Taverner and James Callis is the hapless agency head she has wrapped around her little finger. Jonathan Pryce is back as River's ex-spy dad David Cartwright. Expect more grimily realistic London locations, more blackly comic twists and byzantine espionage scheming as Lamb and his Slough House acolytes butt up against the slick technocrats of MI5 and a variety of other nefarious forces. Where can you watch Slow Horses? Where to watch seasons 1-4 are streaming on Apple TV+ now. Sign up for a free seven-day trial to watch them. Subscriptions continue at £8.99/month.
Tom's Guide
03-06-2025
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- Tom's Guide
'Slow Horses' season 5 release date just confirmed — here's when it returns to Apple TV Plus
"Slow Horses" season 5 just got its Apple TV Plus release date. TVLine is reporting that season 5 will premiere on Apple's streaming service on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with a two-episode premiere. Now, it's important to note that this is not an official announcement from Apple. But TVLine is considered a reputable outlet, and we have no reason to suspect that their reporting on this release date is inaccurate. Especially since I already had some suspicions that season 5 would arrive in September. When Apple revealed its slate of Apple TV Plus Summer 2025 shows and movies, Slow Horses made an appearance in the YouTube teaser trailer. Given that, outside of season 1, "Slow Horses" has always debuted in or just outside of the fall season, I assumed that a summer 2025 release window implied an early September release date, given summer doesn't end until September 21 this year. I was close! Last year, season 4 debuted on September 4, 2024, which was still technically in the summer. So with that reference point, I guessed that season 5 would come on Wednesday, September 3. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. I got the Wednesday part right and the September part right. I was just a few weeks early on the exact date. Season 5 of "Slow Horses" is an adaptation of "London Rules," Mick Herron's fifth novel in the "Slough House" series. It's the direct sequel to "Spook Street," which was the basis for "Slow Horses" season 4. Apple's official synopsis reads: "In season 5 of 'Slow Horses,' everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Jackson Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, 'London Rules' should always apply." Based on that synopsis and the season 5 teaser trailer above, we know Ho and Lamb will be in the spotlight in season 5. And the last thing you want when you're a spy is to be in the spotlight. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
