**Slow Horses Season Five Debuts on Apple TV+**
The eagerly awaited fifth season of the popular spy thriller *Slow Horses* debuted today on Apple TV+. The premiere episode, entitled “Bad Dates,” is now available for viewers, with new episodes planned for release every Wednesday.
For those who are not well-acquainted with the series, *Slow Horses* features Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the leader of a group of spies who have been excluded from the main MI5 activities. This season brings a new character portrayed by Nick Mohammed, recognized for his part in *Ted Lasso*, who joins the cast as the mayor of London. Nonetheless, the primary spotlight remains on the main cast, including Lamb, River (Jack Lowden), and the rest of the Slough House crew.
The series is based on the novels by Mick Herron, with the fifth season largely taking inspiration from the book *London Rules*. The season opens with a shocking mass shooting and a storyline aimed at team member Roddy Ho, setting up an exciting narrative.
Even with varied critical feedback when compared to earlier seasons, *Slow Horses* season five holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, showing it still connects with viewers.
For those new to the series, it’s a fantastic time to catch up, as all four previous seasons of *Slow Horses* are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+. The finale of the fifth season is set to air on October 29, making it an ideal binge-watch choice for those who prefer to wait.
Considering the franchise’s popularity, more seasons are forthcoming. Filming for a sixth season has already concluded, and production for a seventh season is in progress.
