Along with many of Apple TV+’s acclaimed shows and movies, Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses is free to watch the first weekend of 2025. The platform’s free pass is available from January 3 to January 5, so those wanting to binge-watch a series like no other have four great seasons to get through. Based on Mick Herron’s Slough House series, the show has so far adapted four books and the Slow Horses season 4 ending got it renewed for six seasons, meaning two more are on the way.
Slow Horses’s exaggerated MI5 procedures see a group of failed agents working at the Slough House, where their abusive boss, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), bores them with administrative work and bullies them into quitting. The “slow horses,” a group of bizarre misfits, however, find ways to investigate big and thrilling cases and get themselves and the country in plenty of danger. The British spy thriller is a safe bet for those worried about getting into a show that could be canceled and is one of Apple TV+’s best shows.
Slow Horses Is Available For Free On Apple TV This Weekend
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Continuing the New Year’s celebrations, the Apple TV+ streaming pass is free on any device where the app is available. To get access to Apple TV+’s extensive catalog, all you need is an Apple ID. While there are many shows to choose from, Slow Horses is certain to keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat, with some fans claiming they watched all 24 episodes in one go. Slow Horses wants to faithfully adapt the nine books in the series, and the creators regularly consult author, Mick Herron, during the development of characters, plot, and tone.
For those interested in other hits from Apple TV+, such as Silo, Shrinking, Disclaimer, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, and Severance, there is the option to continue watching after the free pass ends. Viewers can subscribe to the streaming service immediately after Jan 5 and set out to finish their favorite titles in the next month or more. Subscription costs $9.99 per month and $99.90 per year, though a one-time seven-day free trial is also available for those who are new to the platform.
Why Slow Horses Is The Show You Should Watch With Apple’s Free Pass
Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb Is His Best Performance In Years
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Joining Gary Oldman’s best roles where he is unrecognizable, Slow Horses has the seasoned actor embody Jackson Lamb, a crass old spy who, ultimately, makes the show and gives it its heart. The rest of Slow Horses’ cast is equally impressive, as every misfit has an intriguing background defined by tragedy and frustration, motivating them to break the rules, prove themselves capable, and endure the abuses of those in charge — all while being involved in blood-pumping shootouts and car chases.
Related Slow Horses True Story: Is Slough House Real? Slow Horses season 4 on Apple TV+ has viewers wondering if Slough House is a real MI5 branch — even if Jackson Lamb’s antics are over the top.
Featuring the perfect balance between drama and action, Slow Horses marks Oldman’s first TV series as a regular and has cemented his incorporation into the spy genre. Gary Oldman’s possible Slow Horses prequel speaks to “the mystery and the enigma” (via The Wrap) of his character, which has long-drawn audiences to follow Lamb’s journey despite his faults. Watch Slow Horses this weekend with the Apple TV+ free pass and catch up on Oldman’s best project in years.
Sources: The Wrap, Apple TV