Overview

• Season 5 is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes appearing Wednesdays at 12:01 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
• The release pattern is reported inconsistently, with TheWrap citing a one-episode weekly rollout and Forbes stating Episodes 1 and 2 arrived together at launch.
• The new season runs six episodes scheduled through Oct. 29, adapting Mick Herron’s London Rules into a fresh Slough House case.
• The core cast returns, including Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas, with guest appearances that include Nick Mohammed.
• Longtime showrunner Will Smith is set to step away after this season, and early reaction includes a 94% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score reported by Forbes.