How to Watch Slow Horses: Your Complete Streaming Guide
Slow Horses tells the story of a group of MI5 agents who made big mistakes and now work in a place called Slough House. The show first aired on Apple TV+ in April 2022. It stars Gary Oldman as the grumpy boss, Jackson Lamb.
Fans praise the series for its dry humor, tense missions, and deep characters. This guide walks you through everything you need to start streaming Slow Horses—from where to find it and how much it costs, to the best devices, viewing features, and details on the upcoming Season 5.
Where to Stream Slow Horses
Slow Horses is available exclusively on Apple TV+. In the United States, you can also add Apple TV+ as a channel on Amazon Prime Video, but only Apple TV+ holds full library rights. Outside the U.S., head to tv.apple.com or open the Apple TV app on your device.
No other platforms—like Netflix, Hulu, or Peacock—carry the show. Apple TV+ offers Slow Horses in over 100 countries. That means, wherever you live, one subscription delivers every episode and every new season as soon as it’s released.
Subscription and Pricing
Apple TV+ offers a free seven-day trial, allowing you to test the service before committing to a payment. After that, you pay a monthly fee:
- United States: $9.99 per month
- United Kingdom: £8.99 per month
- Europe & Asia-Pacific: Prices vary (often around €6.99 or local equivalent)
You can cancel at any time without penalty. If you subscribe through Amazon Prime Video, you manage billing in your Prime settings, but you still enjoy the same free trial and monthly price.
Device Compatibility: Watch on Any Screen
Apple TV+ works on virtually every screen you own:
- Smart TVs & Streaming Boxes: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony
- Game Consoles: PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One/Series X|S
- Mobile & Tablets: iPhone, iPad, Android phones/tablets (Android 10+)
- Computers & Browsers: Mac, Windows PCs via Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox at tv.apple.com
You can stream in up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when supported. Subtitles and multiple audio tracks in (English, Spanish, French, German, and more)are included standard. Start on your phone during a commute and finish on your living room TV without missing a beat.
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How to Sign Up and Use Family Sharing
- Create an Apple ID at appleid.apple.com if you don’t have one.
- Open the Apple TV app or visit tv.apple.com and sign in.
- Select Apple TV+ and choose “Start Free Trial.”
- Confirm your payment details—you won’t be charged until the trial ends.
- Enable Family Sharing under Settings on your iPhone or iPad to share your subscription with up to six people. Each person keeps a separate watchlist.
Once you complete these steps, search for “Slow Horses” in the app, press play, and start watching.
Streaming Features and Viewing Quality
Apple TV+ offers features that make your spy drama experience shine:
- 4K HDR & Dolby Vision for bright colors and deep contrast
- Dolby Atmos for surround-sound immersion
- Offline Downloads let you save episodes to your device and watch without internet
- Multiple Profiles so each viewer tracks their progress
- Up Next automatically cues the next episode
With these tools, you enjoy the best possible picture, crystal-clear audio, and the freedom to watch anywhere, at any time.
Offline Viewing and Parental Controls
Need to watch on a plane or train? Tap the download icon beside any episode to save it for offline viewing. You can also adjust:
- Playback Speed (1x, 1.5x, 2x)
- Subtitles & Audio (turn captions on/off, switch language tracks)
- Parental Controls to restrict mature content
These controls ensure you can watch on the go and tailor the show to your family’s preferences.
Looking Ahead: Season 5 Premiere
Apple TV+ confirmed Slow Horses Season 5 will premiere on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Two episodes are released at launch, followed by weekly releases every Wednesday through October 29, 2025.
Season 5 adapts Mick Herron’s novel London Rules and brings back Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, and Jack Lowden as River Cartwright. Expect more tense missions, sharp wit, and the misfit team’s trademark dark humor.
Final Thoughts
Slow Horses revives fallen agents, turning them into unlikely heroes. Apple TV+ makes it easy to watch, with broad device support, free trials, and high-quality streaming features. Whether you’re a spy-thriller veteran or new to Slough House, now is the perfect time to dive in. Subscribe to Apple TV+, start your trial, and join Jackson Lamb’s clan—one broken agent at a time.
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