Apple TV+ Unveils Thrilling Slow Horses Season 6 Trailer with Gary Oldman's Return

August 18, 2026
Apple TV+ Unveils Thrilling Slow Horses Season 6 Trailer with Gary Oldman's Return
  • The trailer for Slow Horses season 6 has dropped, with Gary Oldman back as Jackson Lamb; the six-episode season will premiere on Apple TV+ on September 16 and stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, and Saskia Reeves.

  • The season adapts Mick Herron’s Joe Country and Slough House, centering on a high-stakes retaliation and revenge plot led by Diana Taverner as tensions escalate.

  • Season 5 earned Emmys and other nominations, continuing the show’s track record of critical acclaim and strong early-season Rotten Tomatoes scores for previous installments.

  • Oldman joked about his wife shadowing him for inspiration and admitted keeping a file of ideas sparked by people he encounters.

  • The piece notes strong audience interest in each title, driven by personal recommendations and potential appeal across the slate.

  • Oldman shares a personal takeaway about butterflies in the belly before Slow Horses but trusts the show’s chemistry and alchemy will carry it.

  • Lamb orders a dark, phone-free posture, while Roddy Ho is shown reaching out via a cell, signaling rising tension.

  • Oldman explains how small preparation details—a street sound or a costume—shape his portrayal of Lamb.

  • The coverage presents a structured rollout of anticipated titles with dates, genres, and key cast/production credits.

  • Background context notes the show’s release pattern, with Season 2 following a shorter gap and the series maintaining an annual production pace.

  • A tense confrontation unfolds as River Cartwright faces his father, Frank Harkness, described as an especially eerie showdown.

  • The report notes Disney’s ownership of ABC News and Hulu as part of the broader media ecosystem.

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