Apple TV's Near-Perfect Spy Thriller Is Back, And It's Sticking Around For At Least 2 More Years

Published Sep 17, 2026, 1:07 PM EDT

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Apple TV's built a roster of incredible original shows in the past few years, and the streamer's near-perfect spy thriller has finally returned with good news on top of its exciting comeback. Over the last few years of Apple TV's commitment to building a library of high-quality original TV shows and movies, viewers have gotten the chance to dip their toes into an exciting array of different worlds. From intense and suspenseful shows like Severance to heartwarmingly bright series like Ted Lasso, the streamer has been committed to bringing the best of the best to the small screen for subscribers.

One of the more interesting sides of Apple TV's strategy with its original programming has been the decision to prioritize quality, then longevity. While other streamers are known for canceling shows quickly and quietly, Apple TV has produced series' that get a fair shot at finding their audience over the course their initial seasons, and has been able to keep shows on the air longer than other platforms. With confidence in the material that's hitting the air, the streamer has been clear that they renew shows that work for them, like their long-running spy thriller, Slow Horses, which just returned.

Slow Horses season 6 has finally hit Apple TV, and with its return, viewers get the chance to dive back into the world of Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb. On top of its return, Slow Horses rang in some great news after its release, making Apple TV's support of the show clear.

Slow Horses Season 6 Will Be Streaming On Apple TV Through October

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Apple TV's Slow Horses has finally returned for its sixth season, with new episodes releasing weekly throughout September and October. With six new episodes of the spy thriller, Slow Horses returns to Mick Herron's acclaimed books to adapt the sixth and seventh novels of the Slough House series. With Oldman returning as Jackson Lamb alongside the show's acclaimed ensemble, the series is diving into new territory with Kristin Scott Thomas' Diana Taverner finally coming into power in a whole new way. With the direction of the team changing, Slow Horses is approaching a new string of murders with fresh eyes.

Slow Horses Season 6 Episode	Release Date
1	Wednesday, September 16
2	Wednesday, September 23
3	Wednesday, September 30
4	Wednesday, October 7
5	Wednesday, October 14
6	Wednesday, October 21

The series has become one of Apple TV's most dependable shows in the past few years after its debut in 2022, having released at least a season each year that it's been on the air. While the seasons are each six episodes in length, which only provides so much story, there's always a lot to unpack within each season of Slow Horses, the plots unfurling and turning in on themselves in fun and surprising ways, keeping their attention on the story at hand. Slow Horses season 6 remains darkly funny, and will unpack a new mystery within each forthcoming episode.

Slow Horses Is Renewed Through Season 8

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While Slow Horses season 6 returning to Apple TV is already big news for the series, the show coming back isn't the only thing to celebrate. Slow Horses has already secured a long-term future for itself as it's moved through the past few seasons with a high level of success and a loyal viewership, with Apple TV taking note that the series does well. Ahead of the season premiere, Apple TV announced that the series has been renewed for an eighth season, with its seventh already in production. Guaranteeing Slow Horses will return for two more seasons, viewers are celebrating.

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With Slow Horses season 7 already in production and set to adapt the eighth novel in Herron's Slough House series, it's been announced that Slow Horses season 8 will adapt the ninth novel, continuing to draw from the original subject material. While Apple TV isn't yet aware of the reaction to Slow Horses season 6, it's clear that the streamer believes in the series so much that it was willing to assume the best for its future. Slow Horses is positioned to remain a major part of Apple TV's programming lineup for years to come, with the series gaining momentum.