Slow Horses Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2022 · Apple TV · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Slow Horses
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Slow Horses have?
Slow Horses has 6 seasons and 36 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 1, 2022 to October 29, 2025.
Is Slow Horses renewed, ended, or canceled?
Slow Horses is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Slow Horses?
It takes 23h 5m (1385 minutes) to watch the complete run of Slow Horses. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 12 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 23.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Slow Horses?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 5 ("Fiasco"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8/10 based on 41 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Slow Horses?
Slow Horses is available for streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Slow Horses?
Slow Horses has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Slow Horses?
The primary ensemble cast includes Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb (age 68), Jack Lowden as River Cartwright (age 36), Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner (age 66), Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish (age 65).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Oldman | Jackson Lamb | 68 |
| Jack Lowden | River Cartwright | 36 |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Diana Taverner | 66 |
| Saskia Reeves | Catherine Standish | 65 |
| Christopher Chung | Roddy Ho | 38 |
| Rosalind Eleazar | Louisa Guy | 38 |
| Aimee-Ffion Edwards | Shirley Dander | 38 |
| Kadiff Kirwan | Marcus Longridge | 37 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Slow Horses are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.