Fans of Slow Horses have even more Jackson Lamb to look forward to, with Season 7 of the hit spy drama officially confirmed and already commissioned by Apple TV before season 6 airs.
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The news comes as viewers prepare for the arrival of Season 6 of Slow Horses this week, with Gary Oldman returning as the foul-mouthed and unpredictable MI5 intelligence officer Jackson Lamb.
While Season 6 is the next instalment fans will be watching, Apple TV has already confirmed that the story will continue with a six-episode seventh season.
When is Slow Horses Season 6 released?
Slow Horses Season 6 premieres on Apple TV on September 16, 2026.
The new season follows the continuing adventures of the agents of Slough House, the notorious dumping ground for MI5 personnel who have made career-ending mistakes.
Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but cantankerous leader of the Slow Horses, alongside the team of intelligence officers who repeatedly find themselves caught up in dangerous espionage operations.
Season 6 is the latest chapter in a series that has become one of Apple TV’s most acclaimed original dramas.
Slow Horses Season 7 is already confirmed
For fans already wondering whether Season 7 will happen, there is no need to wait for an announcement.
Apple TV confirmed Season 7 in 2025, commissioning another six-episode run of the award-winning spy drama.
The seventh season will see Lamb and his team take on one of their most serious threats yet.
According to the Season 7 storyline, Lamb and the Slow Horses will be hunting for a mole at the heart of the British Government before they can bring down the state.
That means the next season will once again combine the show’s trademark dark humour with a major espionage storyline.
Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb
One of the biggest reasons for Slow Horses’ success has been Gary Oldman’s performance as Jackson Lamb.
The Academy Award winner has received Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA Award nominations for his portrayal of the irascible intelligence officer, whose unconventional methods often conceal an exceptionally sharp spycraft.
When Season 7 was announced, Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV, praised the show’s combination of humour and action.
“‘Slow Horses’ has won fans all over the world with its unique mix of self-deprecating British humor and high-octane action. I’m delighted viewers will have another season to enjoy Gary’s magnificent performance as Jackson Lamb alongside the Slow Horses’ slightly inept spycraft.”
What is Slow Horses about?
Slow Horses is a darkly humorous British espionage drama based on Mick Herron’s novels.
The series follows a dysfunctional group of MI5 agents who have been sent to Slough House after making mistakes that have effectively ended their careers.
Led by Jackson Lamb, the team regularly becomes involved in major intelligence operations despite being regarded by their colleagues as the agency’s failures.
The result is a mixture of espionage, action, political intrigue and dark comedy that has made Slow Horses a major hit with audiences and critics.
Slow Horses Season 7 release date
There is currently no confirmed release date for Season 7 although it is expected to drop in Autumn 2027.
Apple TV has confirmed and commissioned the seventh season, however, meaning fans can be confident that more episodes are on the way.
Season 7 will consist of six episodes and has been adapted for television and executive produced by Ben Vanstone, with Robert McKillop set to direct.
The seventh season is produced for Apple TV by See-Saw Films, with Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Dan Hassid, Mick Herron, Gail Mutrux, Douglas Urbanski and Gary Oldman serving as executive producers.
Slow Horses Season 6 comes first
Before fans get to see what happens in Season 7, there is the small matter of Season 6.
The new season arrives on September 16, 2026, giving viewers another six episodes of Jackson Lamb and the Slough House team.
With Season 7 already commissioned, the arrival of Season 6 also means the future of Slow Horses is secure beyond the latest series.
So, while fans may have to wait for Apple TV to reveal exactly when Season 7 will premiere, one thing is already certain: Jackson Lamb and the Slow Horses are not going anywhere.
Slow Horses Season 6 premieres on Apple TV on September 16, 2026. Season 7 has already been commissioned and confirmed, with a release date still to be announced. There’s no word on Season 8 as yet.
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