If you’re a fan of espionage, intrigue, and brilliantly flawed characters, Slow Horses has likely been one of your favorite shows on Apple TV+. And great news: Season 5 is officially confirmed, and it promises to deliver even more of the thrilling, darkly humorous action that fans have come to love!
When Can We Watch It?
The fifth season is set to debut in 2025. While it may feel like a long wait, it’s worth remembering that Slow Horses has consistently released new seasons in a timely manner. Filming for Season 5 is already complete, so we’re hopeful that the release could come earlier than expected.
What’s Coming in Season 5?
The upcoming season is based on Mick Herron’s fifth novel, London Rules. If you’ve followed the chaotic yet sharp crew of Slough House, you’ll know that things are rarely quiet for Jackson Lamb and his misfit spies. This time, things heat up as random terror attacks shake the UK, and Slough House is once again thrust into action. Oh, and tech wizard Roddy Ho finds himself in danger—someone’s out to kill him!
Expect Jackson Lamb, portrayed by the one and only Gary Oldman, to lead the charge with his usual mix of gruff leadership and sharp wit. Alongside him, familiar faces like Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas will return, ensuring the high-stakes tension is balanced with the show’s trademark dark humor.
What Makes Slow Horses Special?
At its core, Slow Horses is about redemption and second chances. The characters, all part of the “Slow Horses” team at Slough House, have been sidelined due to career-ending mistakes within MI5. Yet, they constantly find themselves at the heart of dangerous missions, proving that they’re far from washed up. The show excels at blending spy thriller elements with a sense of gritty realism and humor, making it stand out from typical espionage dramas.
Jackson Lamb’s team isn’t your usual bunch of glamorous spies. These are people who, quite frankly, look like they belong in an office cubicle rather than saving the world—and that’s what makes the series so endearing. You’re rooting for them not just because they’re good at what they do, but because they’re underdogs.
What Fans Are Excited About
One thing that fans are buzzing about is the introduction of a new romance for Roddy Ho. But, as with everything in the world of Slough House, it’s shrouded in mystery. Is his new girlfriend really who she claims to be? And why do things suddenly start spiraling out of control as soon as she shows up?
With terrorism on the rise and political tensions high, the Slow Horses will need to uncover what’s happening before it’s too late—because in the world of espionage, the only rule that matters is “London Rules: cover your arse.”
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Make sure to catch up on the first four seasons on Apple TV+ if you haven’t already!
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Mick Herron’s Jackson Lamb is first class anti-Bond entertainment and in a way so too is Ben The Mac of The Times … and if you like real fact based espionage tales of the unexpected try Beyond Enkription where Newcastle Brown and lager rule rather than effeminate martinis.
If ever there was a bunch of spies that despised the status quo in MI6 when John le Carré’s couch potatoes and Ian Fleming ruled the reading roosts then Pemberton’s People surely deserve the gold medal.
However, if you do read Beyond Enkription, it is an enthralling read as long as you don’t expect fictional agents like Ian Fleming’s incredible 007 to save the world or John le Carré’s sluggard yet illustrious Smiley to send you to sleep with his delicate diction, sophisticated syntax and placid plots.
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