Slow Horses (2022)

Kernel Score: 89% · 792 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

First aired: 2022-04-01

Seasons: 5 · 30 episodes

Where to watch Slow Horses

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.

Slow Horses parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Slow Horses is a TV-MA spy drama following disgraced MI5 agents combating terrorism.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Spy thriller involving terrorism and espionage-related danger.
  • Language: Moderate — Described by a reviewer as blunt and macabre with an obnoxious boss, suggesting frequent coarse language.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
  • Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
  • Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
  • Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish
  • Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho
  • Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander

Slow Horses FAQ

Is Slow Horses good?

Slow Horses has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 792 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Slow Horses?

In the US you can stream Slow Horses on Apple TV and watch it free with ads on Prime Video and Apple TV.

Is Slow Horses OK for kids?

Slow Horses is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Slow Horses is a TV-MA spy drama following disgraced MI5 agents combating terrorism.

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