Apple TV+’s Slow Horses is back with a vengeance, and the Season 5 trailer, dropped on September 3, 2025, has fans buzzing with excitement, calling it “grittier than Bond” and “the best show on TV.” Premiering September 24, 2025, with two episodes, followed by weekly releases until October 29, this six-episode season, adapted from Mick Herron’s London Rules, promises deadly conspiracies, shocking betrayals, and sinister forces plotting Britain’s downfall. Gary Oldman’s foul-mouthed, brilliant Jackson Lamb leads his dysfunctional MI5 rejects at Slough House into their most dangerous mission yet. Here’s why Slow Horses Season 5 is set to redefine spy thrillers!
A Conspiracy to Topple a Nation
The trailer teases a chilling plot: a series of bizarre, interconnected terror attacks rocks London, with over 5,000 potential targets, per RadioTimes (September 3, 2025). The Slough House team, led by Lamb, uncovers a scheme to destabilize Britain, sparked by suspicions around tech nerd Roddy Ho’s (Christopher Chung) glamorous new girlfriend. “Nothing raises my spidey senses like you with a woman who’s happy to spend time with you,” Lamb quips in the trailer, hinting at her ties to the chaos. Variety (September 3, 2025) reports the season dives deeper into Lamb’s past, revealing “slight” Cold War secrets that amplify his cynical edge.
Oldman’s Darkest Jackson Lamb Yet
Gary Oldman, Emmy-nominated for his role, delivers his most intense performance yet as Jackson Lamb, the slovenly yet razor-sharp spymaster. Critics at Apple TV+ Press (September 3, 2025) praise his “cantankerous brilliance,” with X users raving, “Oldman’s Lamb makes Bond look like a rookie!” The trailer shows Lamb navigating shootouts and schemes, with a cake overdose adding his signature dark humor, per Uproxx (May 1, 2025). The ensemble, including Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, and guest star Nick Mohammed as a politician eyeing Prime Minister, elevates the stakes.
Betrayals and High Stakes
Adapted from the fifth Slough House novel, Season 5 sees the team grappling with personal demons—grief, addiction, and a potentially psychopathic colleague—while unraveling a conspiracy. Deadline (September 3, 2025) notes the season’s focus on Roddy Ho’s mysterious girlfriend, with MI5 agent Emma Flyte (Ruth Bradley) warning of a group aiming to “destabilize” London. Reddit threads speculate on betrayals within Slough House, with one user saying, “The trailer’s double-crosses are next-level!” The show’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for Season 4 sets high expectations, though some X posts worry about pacing given the six-episode run.
Why It’s a Must-Watch
Slow Horses Season 5 combines gritty espionage with dark humor, outshining polished spy flicks like Bond. With Apple TV+ confirming Seasons 6 and 7 (Apple TV+ Press, July 7, 2025), Slough House’s misfits are here to stay. Stream the premiere on September 24 and brace for a wild ride. Check the comments for more details and share your hype—can Slow Horses top 007?
