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Slow Horses Season 5 Premieres Sept. 24 as Cast Teases Explosive Finale

Author Mick Herron says the new run departs boldly from his novel in changes he helped shape.

Overview

  • Apple TV+ debuts the new season on September 24, with the story centering on tech specialist Roddy Ho and his relationship with Tara.
  • Early episodes set the stage with a public-square mass shooting, a heated London mayoral contest, and an attempted hit on a Slough House agent.
  • Nick Mohammed joins as the Mayor of London and says the finale delivers an intense action sequence and an “explosive” conclusion.
  • Critics have praised the season so far, including a 100% score from twelve Rotten Tomatoes critics and an 8/10 review from Collider.
  • Cast members say showrunner Will Smith keeps the series fresh each year by subtly reinventing its tone and structure.