As a dedicated fan who has followed the Slow Horses series from its inception, I can confidently say that the confirmation of a fifth season is like a breath of fresh air after navigating through the tumultuous political landscape of Brexit (or so it seems) in the show. The return of Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb and Kristin Scott Thomas’s Diana Taverner is always a delight, and I eagerly anticipate seeing more of their intricate dynamic unfold.
The fourth installment of Slow Horses television series has concluded, but don’t worry because good news awaits – a fifth season has been officially announced!
The upcoming series is inspired by Mick Herron’s fifth book in the Slough House series, titled “London Rules.” If the show extends further, there are numerous additional books available for potential adaptation.
According to Showrunner Will Smith, whether or not he continues depends on Apple’s preferences and audience interest. However, he has a tendency to end things in a way that leaves people wanting more rather than overstaying his welcome. He also mentioned that there’s still much to explore within the world of the show.
Apart from expressing his desire to work on some standalone books within Herron’s universe (which aren’t technically part of the series), Smith added that actor Tom Brooke, known for portraying JK Coe in the show, has shown enthusiasm for this possibility, stating he’s open and ready for it.
Moving forward to season 5, when is its release date and what can viewers anticipate? Here’s a breakdown of what we currently know about Slow Horses season 5.
*Warning – contains spoilers for Slow Horses seasons 1-4*
When will Slow Horses season 5 be released?
It’s currently uncertain when Season 5 of Slow Horses will debut, but fans can anticipate it won’t take a considerable amount of time.
The show has consistently delivered its seasons promptly, with seasons one and two premiering in 2022, season three making its debut in November 2023, and season four set for broadcast in September 2024.
Based on the information provided, we’re speculating that the new season might premiere during the summer of 2025, roughly nine months following season 4’s conclusion.
We will keep this page updated once we get any more concrete news.
What will Slow Horses season 5 be about?
In simple terms, Season 5 of Slow Horses is set to follow the events from the fifth book in Mick Herron’s Slough House series, titled London Rules.
The fifth season of “Slow Horses” comes with an intriguing summary: “Everyone raises eyebrows when Roddy Ho, our tech-savvy resident, gets a glamorous new love interest. However, as a string of strange occurrences unfold throughout the city, it’s up to the ‘Slow Horses’ to unravel the connections behind these peculiar events.
“After all, Jackson Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, ‘London Rules’ should always apply.”
Furthermore, we can rely on the summary provided in the London Rules book, but keep in mind that adjustments might have been incorporated during the adaptation process.
The introductory text indicates that at Regent’s Park, where the Intelligence Service Headquarters are located, its fresh leader, Claude Whelan, is gaining experience on the job in a challenging manner.
In this scenario, the person is charged with safeguarding a troubled Prime Minister who is under assault from multiple fronts: firstly, from the flamboyant Member of Parliament who masterminded the Brexit vote and aspires to occupy 10 Downing Street; secondly, from the spouse of this showboater, a newspaper columnist, who’s mercilessly criticizing Whelan in print; and most significantly, from his own deputy, Lady Di Taverner, who is vigilant for any missteps made by Claude.
Currently, the nation is experiencing a series of unsettling terrorist incidents, seemingly unrelated. Over at Slough House, home to underachieving agents, they are grappling with personal issues such as unresolved grief, substance abuse, inability to shop normally, and suspicion that their latest coworker might be a dangerous psychopath.
Together, they’re on the verge of uncovering their most potent asset – turning an already challenging circumstance into something significantly more difficult.
Who will star in Slow Horses season 5?
In the upcoming season, it’s likely that most of the principal actors in Slow Horses will return, with a definite increase in screen time for Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, Jackson Lowden as River Cartwright, and Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy, along with others.
Some characters might not appear again with the same level of certainty. Although Jonathan Pryce has the potential to reprise his role as David Cartwright, the finale of season 4, where River arranged for him to live in a retirement home, strongly suggests that his screen time could be limited moving forward.
It appears probable that Hugo Weaving’s character, Frank Harkness, might make a comeback, although it’s uncertain if we’ll see him again in Season 5.
In a similar vein, it’s possible that Joanna Scanlan reappears as Moira Tregorian, but given that she has returned to her position at the Park and departed from Slough House, there is a chance she may only appear once more in the series.
In summary, it’s highly unlikely that we will witness more of Kadiff Kirwan’s character, Marcus Longridge, as he suffered a tragic demise in the final episode of season 4.
Here’s a list of some of the characters we feel certain we’ll see back for season 5 at this stage:
- Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
- Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
- Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy
- Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander
- Ruth Bradley as Emma Flyte
- Tom Brooke as JK Coe
- James Callis as Claude Whelan
Is there a trailer for Slow Horses season 5?
A trailer for Slow Horses season 5 hasn’t been released online as of now, but rest assured, we will post an update here when it becomes accessible.
For now, you can rewatch the season 4 trailer below.
Slow Horses seasons 1-4 are available to watch now on Apple TV+ – sign up to Apple TV+ now.
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