Slow Horses is nearly halfway through its fifth season, and with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear the Emmy-winning series is still in top form. The spy thriller, based on Mick Herron’s Slough House books, stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the gruff and disheveled leader of Slough House, the MI5 dumping ground for rejected agents.
Basically, this isn’t James Bond. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Hugo Weaving, Rosalind Eleazar and Joanna Scanlan star alongside Oldman in the show. Season 6 is already in the can and set for a 2026 release; the Apple TV Plus program shows no sign of slowing down.
Read on to find out more about streaming season 5 of Slow Horses.
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How to watch ‘Slow Horses’ season 5 on Apple TV Plus
Episode 3 of season 5 of Slow Horses will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 8, on Apple TV Plus. There are three episodes remaining in the season, with the finale set to drop on Oct. 29.
Here’s the complete episodic release schedule for season 5:
Episode 1: Bad Dates — Sept. 24
Episode 2: Incommunicado — Oct. 1
Episode 3: Tall Tales — Oct. 8
Episode 4: Missiles — Oct. 15
Episode 5: Circus — Oct. 22
Episode 6: Scars — Oct. 29
If you want to watch Slow Horses but don’t want to use Apple TV Plus directly, the streamer can now be accessed on Prime Video as a monthly add-on thanks to a streaming deal between the tech and retail giants. If you’re an Android user, the Apple TV Plus app is available to download on the Google Play Store.
How to watch ‘Slow Horses’ with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite Apple TV Plus shows while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Correction, Oct. 7: A previous version of this article had the incorrect date for episode 4. It airs on Oct. 15.
