Apple TV+’s Slow Horse Returns for Season 5
The popular series Slow Horse has made its much-anticipated return with a fifth season. This installment continues to feature a strong cast, including Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jack Roden, among others, and is based on the fifth book in Mick Heron’s series, London Rules.
According to Apple TV+, Season 5 follows the team as resident tech specialist, played by Christopher Chong, has a new girlfriend that raises suspicions. As unusual events unfold in the city, the team finds themselves entangled in discovering how everything connects.
How Many Episodes in Slow Horse Season 5?
Similar to previous seasons, the fifth season will consist of six episodes.
When Do New Episodes Air?
New episodes premiere weekly on Wednesdays. Fans of Slow Horse should know, though, that episodes are often available to stream on Tuesday evenings before the official release date. So, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for those Tuesday uploads.
What Time Are New Episodes Released?
Following the pattern of earlier seasons, episode releases for Season 5 should be available for streaming on Apple TV+ by 9 PM ET on Tuesdays.
Release Schedule for Season 5 Episodes
The first episode of Slow Horse Season 5 will drop on Wednesday, September 24th. Following this, new installments will be released weekly until the finale on October 29th. Here’s the episode guide with specific release dates:
- Episode 1: “Bad Day”: September 24th
- Episode 2: “Incommunicado”: October 1st
- Episode 3: “Tall Tales”: October 8th
- Episode 4: “Missile”: October 15th
- Episode 5: “Circus”: October 22nd
- Episode 6: “Scars”: October 29th
Future Seasons of Slow Horse
Yes, Slow Horse will continue! Just a week after the fourth season concluded, Apple TV+ renewed the series for a sixth season. In this upcoming season, tensions rise as Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas) brings the spies into a retaliatory games of tactics. The sixth season will adapt two of Heron’s novels, Joe Country and Slough House.
Furthermore, Apple TV+ announced plans for a seventh season, which will focus on Ram and his team as they work to uncover moles within the British government.
Reading Order for the Slow Horse Series
Mick Heron has developed a collection of eight novels in the “Slough House” series, each contributing to this engaging spy universe. Here’s the list in publication order:
- Book 1: Slow Horses (2010)
- Book 2: Dead Lions (2013)
- Book 3: Real Tigers (2016)
- Book 4: Spook Street (2017)
- Book 5: London Rules (2018)
- Book 6: Joe Country (2019)
- Book 7: Slough House (2021)
- Book 8: Bad Actors (2022)
With so much content to explore in the “Slough House” series, fans are hopeful the show could extend beyond Season 7. The series showrunner expressed enthusiasm for continuing to adapt the material, aiming to improve with each season.
How to Watch Slow Horse Online
Since Slow Horse is exclusive to Apple TV+, you’ll need a subscription to view both current and past episodes. For new subscribers, there’s a 7-day free trial available, after which a monthly fee of $13.99 applies for ad-free streaming.
All seasons from one to four are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+.
