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Slow Horses Season 5 Debuts Amid Perfect Ratings

9/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

"Slow Horses" Season 5 premieres on September 24, 2025, on Apple TV+, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb.
The season boasts a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, maintaining high ratings.
The plot centers on a mass shooting in London, linked to a mayoral race and Roddy Ho's new girlfriend.
Gaby Chiappe will serve as showrunner for Season 6, with Ben Vanstone taking over for Season 7.
The series has been renewed for two additional seasons, reflecting strong audience interest.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 London riots erupted following the police shooting of Mark Duggan, leading to over 1,000 arrests and significant property damage. This unrest exposed deep-rooted tensions in urban governance and police-community relations. The current "Slow Horses" plot, involving a mass shooting tied to a mayoral race, reflects ongoing challenges in public safety and political accountability, underscoring the need for effective leadership.

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Story summary

"Slow Horses" Season 5 premieres on September 24, 2025, on Apple TV+, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb.
The season boasts a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, maintaining high ratings.
The plot centers on a mass shooting in London, linked to a mayoral race and Roddy Ho's new girlfriend.
Gaby Chiappe will serve as showrunner for Season 6, with Ben Vanstone taking over for Season 7.
The series has been renewed for two additional seasons, reflecting strong audience interest.

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