Slow Horses

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Season 5
  • Network: Apple TV
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 1, 2022
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Hannah J Davies
    Sep 24, 2025
    60
    The main problem here, though, is that the plot pinballs around far too much, and far too frivolously.
  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Sep 24, 2025
    60
    Its slovenly, sarcastic personalities still carry the day, but with its comedy veering into cartoonishness, it proves a wobbly return engagement.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Nick de Semlyen
    Sep 18, 2025
    60
    The Slough House screw-ups continue to entertain, even though this particular story’s mix of intensity and comedy doesn’t always gel.