{
  "id": 6296769,
  "title": "Slow Horses season 6 hailed as ‘the best one yet’ in first reviews",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/slow-horses-season-6-hailed-as-the-best-one-yet-in-first-reviews",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:20:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/08/slow-horses-season-6-hailed-as-the-best-one-yet-in-first-reviews/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Slow Horses is set to return next week on Apple TV with season 6, according to early reviews hailing it as \"the best one yet.\" Jackson Lamb and his ensemble cast from Slough House will once again bring their comedy-infused espionage antics to the screen. Season 6 premieres on Wednesday, September 16 with one episode, followed by weekly releases through October 21.\n\nThis season marks several notable changes, including a new showrunner and lead writer, as well as being based on two Mick Herron books instead of just one. However, reviews suggest these alterations have proven beneficial to the show. Awards Buzz is among several outlets praising Slow Horses' new season as its \"best one yet,\" reinforcing the trend of Apple's acclaimed series releasing a new season annually without interruption.",
  "summary": "Slow Horses returns next week to Apple TV, and early reviews say season 6 is “the best one yet.” Here’s a sampling of the first reviews. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Slow Horses season 6 hailed as 'the best one yet' in reviews",
    "Season premieres on September 16 with one episode",
    "Based on two Mick Herron books instead of one"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}