The fifth season of *Slow Horses* is now available on Apple TV+ starting today, Wednesday, September 24th. The first two episodes have been released to overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The fifth season brings back Gary Oldman as the cynical Jackson Lamb, leading his team of misfit MI5 agents – including River Cartwright, played by Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner.
Hugo Weaving, known for his role in *The Matrix*, is back for the new season, once again playing the villain Frank Harkness, a character he first appeared as in season four.
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Season five of the show will be based on the novel *London Rules*, which is part of Mick Herron’s *Slough House* series.
Before it even officially comes out, the fifth season is already getting perfect reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics say it’s just as good as previous seasons, and some even think it’s an improvement.
According to CBR, the fifth season pushes boundaries and is well on its way to becoming a classic.

According to *The Daily Telegraph*, *Slow Horses* is a rare example of a long-running TV show that consistently maintains its high quality, demonstrating a remarkable level of confidence in its production.
In a review, Metro praised the work, saying there wasn’t a single thing to dislike. They highlighted the excellent performances from the cast, a captivating story, and particularly sharp dialogue.
According to Collider, even a simpler, more straightforward season of *Slow Horses* is still highly enjoyable and worth watching.
In the fifth season, Nick Mohammed – known for his roles in *Taskmaster* and *Ted Lasso* – will play the Mayor of London, Zahar Jaffrey.

In a recent interview with *RadioTimes*, Mohammed hinted that the fifth season will be full of surprising twists and turns, leading to a dramatic finale.
He believes viewers will enjoy the dramatic and twist-filled finale of *Slow Horses*.
This season delivers on that promise, and it culminates in a really exciting action scene.
You can watch seasons 1 through 4 of Slow Horses on Apple TV+. The first two episodes of season 5 will be available starting Wednesday, September 24th.
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