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Season 6 – Slow Horses

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A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

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Ben Dowell

The Times (UK)

Sep 16, 2026

5/5

Based on Joe Country and Slough House, the sixth and seventh in Mick Herron’s book series, it is a clever adaptation that produces a crisp, clean story, weaving heart-stopping action.

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Nick Hilton

Independent (UK)

Sep 16, 2026

3/5

The show is beautifully shot, the action sequences well choreographed, and the tension executed with aplomb. It might not be much interested in reinvention or evolution, but this is prestige entertainment at its absolute sturdiest.

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Jack Seale

Guardian

Sep 16, 2026

3/5

Slow Horses is still slick and confident enough, and it helps itself by casting Lenny Rush, an actor who immediately improves anything he’s in, as a civilian caught in this year’s crossfire. But it might have run its course.

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Diana Keng

TV Fanatic

5 days ago

4.5/5

Episode 2, “Daddy Issues,” gives us some perspective on the different kinds of killers we’re dealing with.

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Alex Maidy

JoBlo's Movie Network

6 days ago

9/10

Whether this ends up being Oldman’s final role or the launching pad for Jack Lowden to become 007, Slow Horses‘ sixth season is its best yet and one of the best seasons of television of the year.

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Erik Kain

Forbes

6 days ago

Season 6 is off to a terrific start . . . Gary Oldman is once again the star of the show, but the rest of the cast is brilliant, and the writing and direction remains as sharp as ever.

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Shawn C

@SKC1980 2 days ago

It's like visiting an old friend. A stubbornly unbending, gaseous, crusty old spy - but a friend nonetheless.

Sharon P

@Rad_and_Sad 3 days ago

I dont watch a lot of drama tv….it takes a lot for my to want to spend time with characters. Gary Oldman has been one of my favorite actors since he was in the Professional and True Romance and he is still one of the best actors I have ever seen. He definitely is my favorite thing about this show, but even if he wasn’t in it, I’d love it. I just might not have taken a chance in the first place -so I’m glad hes In it. Anyone who likes Gary Oldman, spy movies, and good tv…..this one’s for you.

Enrique E

@RT01191943 5 days ago

This show once again shows consistency every season the dialogue is good and the cast and jackson lamb continues to be obnoxious but in a good way. Cant wait to see what happens next

Chris B

@KidCrooks 5 days ago

Is there such thing as a bad Slow Horses season ? Nah. Awesome start!

Sher L

@SHERRY420 5 days ago

Excellent series! Always looking forward to watching RIVER AND LAMB! What a beautiful combination. The rest are just as Excellent. Beautifully done funny funny funny all the way yet the team are so professional and work together amazingly as a team! Well done everyone.

Andrew P

@magyck321 6 days ago

Season 6 continues with the high quality entertainment value of previous seasons. Two episodes in and it's no let down. Thirsting for more.

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Gary Oldman

Jackson Lamb

Kristin Scott Thomas

Diana Taverner

Jack Lowden

River Cartwright

Saskia Reeves

Catherine Standish

Rosalind Eleazar

Louisa Guy

Christopher Chung

Roddy Ho

Episode 1

Aired Sep 16, 2026

Circle of Life

River braces for his grandfather's funeral; Lamb looks into the death of an ex-Slow Horse.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 23, 2026

Daddy Issues

The reemergence of Frank Harkness and a suspicious string of murders put Lamb and team on high alert.

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Episode 3

Airs Sep 30

Resurrection

Ex-Slow Horses return to the fold as assassins close in; Taverner faces the fallout of her TV interview.

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Episode 4

Airs Oct 7

Lost and Found

Lamb tries figuring out who Frank is working for; Sid, River and Coe do everything to evade the hit squad.

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Episode 5

Airs Oct 14

A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

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Episode 6

Airs Oct 21

A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

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Executive Producer: Graham Yost, James Hawes, Will Smith, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta
Network: Apple TV
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 16, 2026

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