Quick answer
Slow Horses season 6 ran from September 16, 2026 to October 21, 2026 on Apple TV (6 episodes).
- U.S. premiere
- September 16, 2026
- Where
- Apple TV
- Time
- 9:00 p.m. ET (eve before)
- Episodes
- 6
- Finale
- October 21, 2026
Season 6 episode schedule (U.S.)
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle of Life | [1][2][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
| 2 | Daddy Issues | [1][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
| 3 | Resurrection | [1][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
| 4 | Lost and Found | [1][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
| 5 | Sayonara | [1][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
| 6 | Judgment Day | [1][3] | 9:00 p.m. ET evening before | Announced |
Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.
Where to watch season 6
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV | Streaming, weeklySubscription | – Wednesdays | Episodes are dated Wednesdays. Just Jared reported episode 1 became available at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) the evening before; later episodes are expected to follow the same timing. [1][2] |
Common questions
Which book is Slow Horses season 6 based on?
Season 6 adapts two of Mick Herron's Slough House novels: Joe Country (2019) and Slough House (2021). It is the first season to combine two books; seasons 1 to 5 each adapted one novel in publication order.
What time do new Slow Horses episodes come out?
Episodes carry Wednesday release dates. Just Jared reported the premiere became available at 9 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Pacific) on the Tuesday evening before, and we list later episodes on the same timing.
When is the Slow Horses season 6 finale?
Episode 6, "Judgment Day", is dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Is Slow Horses on Netflix or Prime Video?
No. It is an Apple Original and streams only on Apple TV.
When was the first episode of Slow Horses season 6?
Season 6 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 on Apple TV.
How many episodes are in Slow Horses season 6?
Season 6 has 6 episodes; the finale aired on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
About Slow Horses
Based on Mick Herron's Slough House novels, Slow Horses follows a department of disgraced MI5 officers exiled to paperwork under Jackson Lamb, who keep getting pulled into real operations anyway. It is an Apple Original and streams only on Apple TV.
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Update history
- Added a season 6 FAQ on which books the season adapts.
- Hub published mid-season.
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