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Slow Horses Season 5 Bows on Apple TV+ as Will Smith Prepares Exit

Apple TV+ begins a six-episode run that shifts focus to Roddy Ho under showrunner Will Smith's final season.

Overview

  • The new season premiered September 24 on Apple TV+ with weekly Wednesday drops at 12:01 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET through October 29.
  • Adapted from Mick Herron’s London Rules, the story pivots to Roddy Ho’s new relationship as Slough House probes a string of politically charged incidents in London.
  • Showrunner Will Smith confirms he will leave after Season 5 for practical scheduling reasons tied to scripting and production cadence.
  • Reporting indicates Apple has Season 6 commissioned and already filmed, with Season 7 set to begin production in September 2025 under incoming leads Gaby Chiappe and Ben Vanstone.
  • Episode 1 closes with an on-screen tribute to costume assistant John Usher, honoring him as a much loved friend and colleague.