TV series
Drinker. Thinker. Rebel. Spy.
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Slow Horses is available to stream on Apple TV+ and Apple TV+ Amazon Channel in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
A romantic relationship in Istanbul ends badly. Lamb hits the panic button when one of his Slow Horses fails to show up for work.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Bally Gill, Sophie Okonedo, Chris Reilly, Kadiff Kirwan
Episode 2
River has to steal something out of the Park to save a life. Lamb realizes a stranger game is afoot.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Freddie Fox, Chris Coghill, Chris Reilly, Kadiff Kirwan
Episode 3
Marcus and Shirley face Lamb's wrath. River discovers revenge is a dish best served cold.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Freddie Fox, Samuel West, Chris Coghill, Sophie Okonedo
Episode 4
Tearney makes a bold move. The Slow Horses assist the Tiger Team, unaware of their hidden agenda. Lamb and Ho take a road trip.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Mark Denton, Jonny StockwoodGuest stars Jonathan Pryce, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Samuel West, Chris Coghill, Sophie Okonedo
Episode 5
Taverner and Tearney face off for control of MI5. River and Louisa find themselves caught in the crossfire.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Mark Denton, Jonny StockwoodGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Chris Coghill, Sophie Okonedo, Chris Reilly, Kadiff Kirwan
Episode 6
The Slow Horses fight for their lives. Lamb shares some devastating truths with Catherine.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Jonathan Pryce, Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Chris Coghill, Sophie Okonedo, Chris Reilly
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Gary OldmanJackson Lamb
Jack LowdenRiver Cartwright
Kristin Scott ThomasDiana Taverner
Hugo WeavingFrank Harkness
Jonathan PryceDavid Cartwright
Saskia ReevesCatherine Standish
Christopher ChungRoddy Ho
Rosalind EleazarLouisa Guy
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