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Slow Horses Season 5 Earns Warm Early Reviews Ahead of Sept. 24 Premiere

Critics praise a funnier, more topical run as the series transitions to new showrunners after Will Smith’s exit.

Academy Award winner Gary Oldman returns for the fifth season of “Slow Horses.”
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Overview

  • Season 5 debuts on Apple TV+ on September 24 with six episodes, with new installments rolling out weekly.
  • Early reviews describe the new run as the funniest to date, though some say it lacks the emotional depth of season 4.
  • The story tracks a string of bizarre, seemingly connected incidents across London, drawing Slough House into a possible political conspiracy with Roddy Ho at the center.
  • Set against a heated mayoral race, the season introduces a Nigel Farage–inspired demagogue, Dennis Gimball, with Nick Mohammed appearing as rival candidate Zafar Jaffrey.
  • Will Smith steps down after this season, with Gaby Chiappe set to lead season 6 and Ben Vanstone season 7, and Apple having renewed the series through season 7.