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Daniel Pateman

23 September 2025

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The Emmy-winning “Slow Horses” is racing back onto our TV screens, and, unlike the ragtag MI5 agents banished to Slough House, the acclaimed series hasn’t made a single misstep. Gary Oldman plays the irascible Jackson Lamb, whose disparaged department and its agents face another perilous conspiracy.
Keep reading for everything to know about how to watch “Slow Horses” season 5 from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.

‘Slow Horses’ season 5: release date, streaming options

“Slow Horses” season 5 premieres on Wednesday, September 24.
• Global stream: Apple TV Plus
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Adapted from the “London Rules” entry in Mick Herron’s series of spy novels, season 5 begins with the dysfunctional agents placed under house arrest, with resident hacktivist Roddy Ho (Christopher Chung) implicated in a wave of criminal activity. Is Slough House being set up? Or is MI5 being undermined by a powerful enemy?
Operating under the scrutinizing gaze of Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas), Lamb and his underlings team up for more compellingly-plotted spy drama, including once-promising agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) and recovering alcoholic Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves). Meanwhile, Emmy-nominee Nick Mohammed (“Ted Lasso”) joins the cast as the London mayor seeking re-election, and we’re excited at the possibility of the cuddly comedian playing a morally bankrupt politician.
Concerned about diminishing returns? You needn’t worry. Advance reviews indicate the show is far from losing its luster. So, jump back in the saddle as our guide explains how to watch “Slow Horses” season 5 and stream the Apple TV Plus series from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ‘Slow Horses’ season 5 in U.S., U.K., Australia and more

You can watch “Slow Horses” season 5 exclusively on Apple TV Plus in the U.S., U.K., Australia and beyond from Wednesday, September 24.
There’ll be six episodes in total, with a new episode made available to stream every Wednesday.
There’s an Apple TV Plus 7-day free trial for new customers in most territories, and new Apple purchases often come with 1-3 months of Apple TV Plus for free. After that, monthly subscriptions cost $12.99 / £9.99 / AU$12.99.
You’ll get access to the best Apple TV originals including “Bad Monkey”, “Murderbot”, “Masters of the Air” and “Killers of the Flower Moon”.

How to watch ‘Slow Horses’ season 5 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your preferred streaming service? Apple TV Plus not available or blocked where you are?
You can still watch “Slow Horses” season 5 thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they’re back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business wanting to watch their usual streams.
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‘Slow Horses’ season 5 trailer

Slow Horses — Season 5 Official Trailer | Apple TV+ – YouTube

‘Slow Horses’ season 5 episode schedule

Episode 1: Wednesday, September 24
Episode 2: Wednesday, October 1
Episode 3: Wednesday, October 8
Episode 4: Wednesday, October 15
Episode 5: Wednesday, October 22
Episode 6: Wednesday, October 29

‘Slow Horses’ season 5 cast

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
Hugo Weaving as Frank Harkness
Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright
Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish
Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy
Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho
Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander
Joanna Scanlan as Moira Tregorian
Tom Brooke as J.K. Coe
Naomi Wirthner as Molly Doran
Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte
James Callis as Claude Whelan
Nick Mohammed as Zafar Jaffrey
Hiba Bennani as Tara

Will there be a ‘Slow Horses’ season 6?
Fans of the acclaimed spy thriller, rejoice! “Slow Horses” has been greenlit for, not just a sixth season, but for a seventh as well.
They’ll be adapted from Mick Herron’s novels “Joe Country” and “Slough House”, with season 6 slated for a Fall 2026 release.

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Daniel Pateman has been a freelance writer since 2018. He currently works across a range of brands including TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, What Hi-Fi? and CinemaBlend, where he regularly pens How To Watch articles about where our readers can stream the latest new movies and TV shows, as well as producing detailed guides on the best streaming services, from Disney Plus to Netflix. He received a first-class degree in Humanities and Media in 2013 from Birkbeck University and later an MA in Contemporary Literature and Culture. In addition to his work for Future’s websites, Daniel writes across the broad spectrum of arts topics – including photography, sculpture, painting, film – and has been published in The Brooklyn Rail and Eyeline magazine, among others.

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