The wait is over for fans of Jackson Lamb and his team of MI5 rejects. The first two episodes of Slow Horses Season 5 arrive on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The new season continues the darkly humorous espionage adventures of the disgraced spies of Slough House, this time focusing on tech expert Roddy Ho and his surprisingly glamorous new girlfriend, which sets off a chain of bizarre events across London.
For viewers around the world, the release time depends on your local time zone. Apple TV+ typically releases new episodes based on Pacific Time. Below is a complete guide to when you can start streaming the action.
Global Release Schedule for Episodes 1 and 2
The first two episodes, titled “Bad Date” and “Incommunicado,” will be available to stream at the same time globally. Here is when they go live in major regions .
| Region | Time Zone | Local Release Time & Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Pacific Time (PT) | 12:00 AM (Midnight), September 24 |
| United States | Eastern Time (ET) | 3:00 AM, September 24 |
| United Kingdom | British Summer Time (BST) | 8:00 AM, September 25 |
| Europe | Central European Time (CEST) | 9:00 AM, September 25 |
| India | Indian Standard Time (IST) | 12:30 PM, September 25 |
| Australia | Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 5:00 PM, September 25 |
| New Zealand | New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 7:00 PM, September 25 |
How to Watch Slow Horses Season 5
Slow Horses is an Apple TV+ exclusive. This means you will need a subscription to the streaming service to watch the new season .
A monthly subscription to Apple TV+ costs $12.99 in the US and £9.99 in the UK. New subscribers can sign up for a seven-day free trial, which could allow you to watch several episodes of the new season without charge . The service is also available as a channel subscription through Amazon Prime Video for the same monthly price .
What to Expect in Season 5
Season 5 of Slow Horses adapts London Rules, the fifth book in Mick Herron’s Slough House series . The central plot point involves everyone’s suspicion when the team’s resident tech nerd, Roddy Ho, gets a glamorous new girlfriend. When a series of strange and dangerous events start happening across the city, the Slow Horses must work out how everything is connected .
The show’s producer, Will Smith, mentioned that this season puts a spotlight on Roddy Ho’s character. He said, “Putting Ho together with characters that might not be able to cope with him – there’s real fun to that” .
The full ensemble cast returns, including Gary Oldman as the brilliant but messy Jackson Lamb, Jack Lowden as River Cartwright, and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner .
Slow Horses Season 5 Episode Schedule
After the two-episode premiere on September 24, new episodes will be released weekly every Wednesday. The season consists of six episodes total, with the finale scheduled for October 22, 2025 .
- Episode 1: “Bad Date” – September 24, 2025
- Episode 2: “Incommunicado” – September 24, 2025
- Episode 3: “Tall Tales” – October 1, 2025
- Episode 4: “Missiles” – October 8, 2025
- Episode 5: “Circus” – October 15, 2025
- Episode 6: “Scars” – October 22, 2025
The good news for fans is that the show’s future is secure. Filming for Season 6 has already been completed, and a Season 7 has been officially announced .
Also Read: Slow Horses Season 5: Your Guide to the Episode Count and Release Schedule
Credits: Apple TV+ Press, PRIMETIMER
