Slow Horses Season 5 Episode 6 Release Date and Timings: What's Next, and Everything You Need to Know

Updated 23 October 2025 09:21 AM

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Slow Horses Season 5 Episode 6 Release Date and Timings: What's Next, and Everything You Need to Know

Slow Horses Season 5 Episode 6 Release Date and Timings: What's Next, and Everything You Need to Know

Slow Horses season 5 episode 6 drops on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 12:00 am ET on Apple TV+. Yep, for those of us in India who refuse to stay up absurdly late, it's actually available from 9:30 am IST. Funny how espionage never sleeps, yet somehow, I always seem to binge these finales bleary-eyed after midnight. If you've made it this far (through Gary Oldman's delightfully grumpy Jackson Lamb rants and all), honestly, you deserve the prime seat for season 5's conclusion.​

This sixth episode isn't just any other chapter; it's the grand finale, titled "Scars". Considering episode 5 ended with MI5's entire system shut down and Tara (who played everyone like a chess prodigy) making her escape, the stakes are astronomical. MI5's blind, Slough House, is on red alert, and London is teetering on the edge. I don't know about you, but when a story throws the classic "agents scrambling in darkness while terrorists run wild" curveball, I drop my snack bowl and lean in.

  • Tara and the Libyans are prepping their final move

  • Slough House, for once, might just be MI5's last hope for London

  • Lamb has a tape possibly earth-shattering

  • Expect plenty of cross, double-cross, and, as always, at least one sarcastic Lamb put-down

Between the nails-and-coffee atmosphere of the previous episode ('Circus') and the blackout chaos, the tension is sky-high. Will someone finally get more screen time than Jackson Lamb's coat? That's yet to be seen, but I'd put odds on at least three characters needing serious therapy after next week's showdown.

Oh, and if you're the type who loves streaming rituals: Apple TV+ always rolls out these episodes right on schedule. No random drop, no 20-minute delays (looking at you, reality TV). So if your friends ask, "When's the Slow Horses finale?" you've got the inside scoop.

As for the future, rumor (and a few solid sources) says season 6 is already in post-production. That means we can stress over Lamb's team for years to come. Honestly, it’s almost comforting. Like the British weather, or forgetting your umbrella every time it pours.​

How Many Episodes are in Season 5 of Slow Horses?

Season 5 of Slow Horses has six episodes total. That's it, not one of those drawn-out ten-episode marathons, nor a stingy three-episode tease. Six tight chapters, all suitably packed with curveballs, dry wit, and more frustrated MI5 agents than you can shake a London brolly at.​​
For the record (and for folks assembling ‘watch party’ plans, snacks included), here’s the episode rundown:

  • Episode 1: Bad Dates (Sept 24, 2025)

  • Episode 2: Incommunicado (Oct 1, 2025)

  • Episode 3: Tall Tales (Oct 8, 2025)

  • Episode 4: Missiles (Oct 15, 2025)

  • Episode 5: Circus (Oct 22, 2025)

  • Episode 6: Scars (Oct 29, 2025)

Six weeks, six emotional rollercoasters. I’ll admit, at least twice I’ve tried to ration the episodes…but failed. If you’re like me, that ‘just one more episode’ feeling is about as inevitable as Lamb’s next snarky remark.

And this six-episode tradition isn’t new for Slow Horses, they've stuck to this format from the beginning. It’s oddly comforting, kind of like the pub down the street always serving chips no matter what. Are we in for season 6 soon? Absolutely. Apple TV+ has already confirmed it's happening, and the rumor mill says editing is in full swing. So, don’t worry about post-finale withdrawal.​

If you catch yourself asking, "Wait, is this all?", just remember: it's not the length, it's the ride and these six episodes pack plenty of punch. If you saw Lamb's office in real life, you can bet all six scripts are probably hidden under a mountain of takeaway curry.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Release dates and details are based on official and media sources at the time of writing and may be subject to change.

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