Slow Horses Fans Rejoice: Fifth Season of the Hit Spy Thriller Set to Arrive on Apple TV+
The wait is almost over for fans of the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, as the fifth season of the hit spy thriller is set to arrive on the streaming platform over the summer. The show, led by Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, has been a huge success since its debut, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the next instalment.
For those who may be new to the series, Slow Horses follows the story of Slough House, a purgatory for MI5 spies who have botched missions and are now tasked with menial administrative tasks. However, as the series progresses, it becomes clear that things are not as straightforward as they seem, with dizzying plot twists and explosive action.
According to a report from Evoke.ie, the fifth season of Slow Horses will continue to follow the book series by Mick Herron, specifically covering the plot of the 2018 novel, London Rules. The official synopsis for the forthcoming series teases: "In season five of Slow Horses, everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Jackson Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, ‘London Rules’ should always apply."
The Cast: Who Will Feature in Series Five?
Gary Oldman, of course, returns as Jackson Lamb, and is joined by Kirstin Scott Thomas as Diana Traverner. Other familiar faces set to return for season five include Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Aimee Ffion-Edwards, Rosalind Eleazar, Ruth Bradley, James Callis, and Tom Brooke.
New to the series this season is Christopher Chung, who takes on the starring role of Roddy Ho. Chung said of the spotlight shifting to his character: "There is a bigger focus on Roddy, as there is in the book. There’s a lot more of me, and I may even throw in a dance move or two. Everyone gets a moment in the spotlight, which is great, but I had read six or seven books that were out when I was cast, and because London Rules has such a heavy focus on Roddy, I was hoping we would get to season 5."
Episode Count: How Many Episodes Will There Be?
In keeping with tradition, season five of Slow Horses will run for six episodes. Fans of the series will be pleased to know that the show has been renewed for a sixth season, which will see the misfits on the run as they find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge.
Release Date: When Will Series Five Be Released?
While an exact release date has not been confirmed, it is expected that series five of Slow Horses will land on Apple TV+ over the summer. Fans who need to catch up can still watch all four earlier series on the streaming platform.
A Sixth Season: What’s in Store?
Apple TV+ has confirmed that series six is happening, and according to Jay Hunt, Creative Director for Apple TV+ in Europe, it will be "another acerbic and action-packed adventure" for the star-studded cast. Hunt added: "Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I’m delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure."
As reported by Evoke.ie, the sixth season will see the Slow Horses on the run, embroiled in a high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge thanks to frenemy Traverner. With more twists and turns to come, fans of the series have a lot to look forward to.
The source of this article is Evoke.ie, which has been providing updates on the Slow Horses series. For more information on the show, fans can visit the Apple TV+ website.
