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Slow Horses Season 5 Debuts on Apple TV+ With Two-Episode Premiere and Roddy Ho in the Spotlight

Early reviews report a perfect critics score reflecting author‑backed departures from London Rules.

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Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses Season 5
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Overview

  • Apple TV+ launches Season 5 on September 24 with two episodes, followed by weekly installments to an October 22 finale for a six-episode run.
  • The storyline centers on tech specialist Roddy Ho, whose new relationship and a string of bizarre citywide incidents draw Slough House into a fresh conspiracy.
  • Mick Herron confirms the adaptation makes significant changes from his London Rules novel, including alterations he proposed.
  • Critics are praising the new season, with several outlets noting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from early reviews.
  • The new chapter features returning leads Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jack Lowden, with Nick Mohammed joining as London’s mayor, and the series is already renewed for Seasons 6 and 7.