Apple TV+ Renews Critically Acclaimed Espionage Drama ‘Slow Horses’ for Highly Anticipated Fifth Season

Apple TV+ has officially renewed the critically acclaimed espionage drama “Slow Horses” for a highly anticipated fifth season. Starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman, the series has garnered five BAFTA Award nominations and has been praised as the best spy series on television. With its darkly humorous tone and compelling storytelling, “Slow Horses” continues to captivate audiences.

Apple TV+ Renews Spy Drama “Slow Horses” for Fifth Season

Apple TV+ has just announced that the critically acclaimed espionage drama “Slow Horses” will be returning for a fifth season. Starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman in a standout performance as the irascible Jackson Lamb, the series has garnered five BAFTA Award nominations and has been hailed as the best spy series on television.

“Slow Horses” follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who find themselves relegated to Slough House, a dumping ground department of MI5. With their career-ending mistakes weighing them down, this motley crew blunders through the world of espionage, navigating the smoke and mirrors that make up their profession.

The show has received high praise for its forceful, funny, and conspiratorial storytelling. The writing and performances have been hailed as excellent, making “Slow Horses” a truly gripping series. Each of the three seasons released so far holds a Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its claim as a must-watch show for fans of the genre.

The upcoming fifth season promises to deliver another engaging storyline. When Roddy Ho, the resident tech nerd, suddenly lands an intriguing new girlfriend, suspicion mounts within the team. As a series of increasingly bizarre events unfold across the city, it becomes clear that the Slow Horses will need to piece together the puzzle and uncover the connections between these curious occurrences.

In addition to the stellar performance by Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses” boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Samuel West, Sophie Okonedo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, and Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce all contribute to the series’ magnetic appeal.

The production of “Slow Horses” is in the capable hands of See-Saw Films, with the adaptation for television, based on the books by Mick Herron, helmed by Will Smith. Together with a team of experienced executive producers, including Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, Julian Stevens, and Graham Yost, the series continues to win over audiences with its top-notch storytelling and production quality.

For those who haven’t had the pleasure of watching “Slow Horses,” the complete first three seasons are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+. With season four already announced and now the exciting news of a fifth season, there’s no better time to dive into this enthralling espionage drama.