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Slow Horses Season 5: Release date, what to expect, cast, and more about Gary Oldman's spy thriller drama

The much-awaited fifth installment of the British spy thriller drama is coming back this September with Gary Oldman and Jack Lawden returning for more chaos and action.

Shramana Kar
Aug 22, 2025
Slow Horses Season 5: Release date, what to expect, cast, and more about Gary Oldman's thriller drama

Slow Horses Season 5

All the Indian Potterheads gather here because your favourite actor Gary Oldman is back with a new sensational season of Slow Horses this September. The veteran actor, who played Sirius Black in Harry Potter, returs to the world of espionage with the British spy drama, which has already snagged Emmy and BAFTA awards, is renewed for its fifth and sixth seasons way back in 2024. Apple TV+ has finally unveiled the big news that Slow Horses Season 5 is coming soon next month which more chaos.

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When to watch Slow Horses Season 5

Season 5 of the spy thriller drama is releasing on Apple TV+ from September 24, with new episodes arriving weekly that consists of 6 epsiodes. Slow Horses has also been renewed for 3 more seasons. While Season 5 is based on London Rules, Seasons 6 and 7 will be based on Joe Country and Bad Actors from Mick Herron's 2010 novel book, Slough House.

What to expect from Slow Horses Season 5

Thr upcoming season will explore a bunch of weird things happening across London, hinting the chaos might be linked to Roddy Ho's new girlfriend. This forces the gang of Slough House to put on their detective hats once again and figure out what's actually going on while trying to keep up with the secret of London Rules. The whole crew is back for Season 5 including the grumpy Jackson Lamb.

The Slough House team's latest adventure of finding out the truth will continue throughout the 6 episodes. Viewers will also be able to catch some familiar faces returning like Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden, all ready to cause trouble. So, buckle up for a new season of clever spies and hilarious antics.

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Slow Horses Season 5 cast members

The fifth installment will return with Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, Jack Lowden as River Cartwright, Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish, Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy, Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho, Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander, Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte, James Callis as Claude Whelan, and Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe. Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed is the new guest for Slow Horses Season 5, playing the Mayor of London.

FAQs:

Q. Which book in the Slough House series is Season 5 of Slow Horses based on?
A. Season 5 of Slow Horses is based on London roles in the Slough House series by Mick Herron.
Q. Is Season 5 the last season of Slow Horses?
A. No. Slow Horses will have at least two more seasons, having been renewed for Season 6 and 7.
Q. When will Season 5 of Slow Horses stream?
A. Season 5 of Slow Horses will begin on September 24 and go on until October 22, with weekly episode drops.

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