Slow Horses Season 6: A Flawless Victory on Rotten Tomatoes

Well, talk about hitting the ground running! Apple TV+'s absolutely brilliant spy thriller, Slow Horses, has done it again – and then some. Its much-anticipated sixth season has just debuted to a perfect, flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, you read that right, a full hundred percent! Not only that, but it's also notched up an astounding 8.90 out of 10 for its Average of Rated Reviews, officially marking a brand-new series record. It's truly a testament to the show's enduring quality, wouldn't you say?

For those who've been following the mishaps and heroics of Slough House, this kind of acclaim isn't entirely new. The series, which first graced our screens in early 2022, has always been a critical darling, even bagging a couple of well-deserved Emmy awards along the way. In fact, its second and fourth seasons also managed to snag that coveted 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, but this sixth season's average review score really pushes it over the top. It just goes to show what fantastic writing and stellar performances can achieve when adapting Mick Herron's beloved Slough House novels.

So, what's got everyone buzzing about Season 6, which kicked off on Wednesday, September 16th, and will roll out new episodes weekly until its October 21st finale? Well, for starters, this season takes on not one, but two of Herron's gripping books – Joe Country and Slough House itself – which is a bit of a change from previous runs. There's also a new creative hand at the helm, with Gaby Chiappe stepping up as head writer, taking over from series creator Will Smith, who's moved on to other exciting ventures. And, of course, the cast remains phenomenal. We've got the incomparable Gary Oldman returning as the wonderfully curmudgeonly Jackson Lamb, Jack Lowden, who, let's be honest, is still in the running for a certain secret agent role, and the fantastic Olivia Cooke making a welcome return as Sid Baker, a character we haven't seen since way back in Season 1. The ensemble is, as ever, absolutely packed with talent, featuring Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, Hugo Weaving, and many more familiar and new faces like Lenny Rush.

Critics are just loving it, too. Carly Lane over at Collider captured the general sentiment beautifully, describing the series as "intriguing as ever." And honestly, when you watch it, you feel that intrigue, that tension, that genuine wit. It's the kind of show that grabs you and doesn't let go, even as its characters are perpetually trying to escape their own blunders.

This latest achievement really solidifies Slow Horses as one of the standout dramas on television right now. To consistently deliver such high-quality espionage thrills, peppered with dark humor and profound character moments, is no mean feat. If you haven't jumped into the world of Jackson Lamb and his misfit spies, well, what are you waiting for? Season 6 is clearly proving that this show is hitting its stride like never before, and we can't wait to see how the rest of it unfolds.