Slow Horses Returns for Anticipated Fifth Series on September 24

London, England – Apple TV+ is set to premiere the fifth series of its acclaimed drama, “Slow Horses,” on September 24. The BAFTA-winning series follows a group of misfit MI5 agents stationed at Slough House, the agency’s lowest point for those who have failed in the spy world.

Based on the novels by Mick Herron, the show has captivated viewers with its complex characters and clever plots. Each of the first four series has focused on unique storylines, keeping fans eagerly anticipating how loose threads from previous seasons will be tied up in the upcoming installment.

The story began with series one, which was inspired by Herron’s 2010 novel, featuring agent River Cartwright, depicted as a young officer who faces consequences after a botched training mission at Stansted Airport. This leads to his banishment to Slough House, overseen by the disheveled and often abrasive Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman.

Throughout the series, the agents confront various national security threats, intricately weaving personal and professional turmoil. For example, the kidnapping of British-Pakistani student Hassan by a nationalist group reveals a deeper—and deceptive—plot orchestrated by MI5’s Diana Taverner, who manipulates events for political gain.

Subsequent seasons maintain the momentum, with each season building on the tragic and often humorous nature of espionage. Series two, based on the 2013 novel “Dead Lions,” showcases River going undercover as a journalist to unearth a conspiracy surrounding a former agent’s death, while series three dives into a catastrophic security breach that tests loyalties and alliances.

The fourth series further complicates relationships as it reveals shocking family connections and deadly threats, ultimately leaving the series on an edge of suspense as River confronts personal and organizational demons.

Fans can look forward to the continuation of these thrilling narratives as Apple TV+ rolls out the fifth series, starting with two episodes on September 24, followed by weekly releases until October 22. Until then, viewers can catch up on the first four seasons streaming on the platform.