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Apple TV releases Slow Horses Season 6 finale at 9 p.m. ET on Oct 20
The final episode of Slow Horses Season 6 drops early on Apple TV, with Apple confirming a 9 p.m. ET release on Oct 20.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple TV has confirmed that the sixth‑season finale of the spy drama Slow Horses will be available to stream at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a day before the official premiere date of October 21.
What happened
The series’ sixth season, which consists of six episodes, reaches its climax with Episode 6, titled “Judgment Day.” Apple TV’s standard practice of releasing new episodes at 9:00 p.m. ET the night before the scheduled premiere means viewers can watch the finale on October 20, ahead of the listed October 21 date.
What the reports add
The source notes that the episode’s official synopsis describes a “safe house becomes unsafe as Lamb (Sir Gary Oldman) and Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas) finally join forces.” It also raises questions about whether Sid (Olivia Cooke) escapes, what awaits River (Jack Lowden) after his romantic gesture, and if Harkness (Hugo Weaving) or Jane (MyAnna Buring) locate the Slow Horses at the safe house.
What was said
The outlet cites Apple TV’s synopsis but does not include direct quotes from Apple executives or the show’s creators.
How it came about
Apple’s broader push to promote its streaming content follows recent expansions of Apple TV+ into iCloud+ bundles and new feature rollouts, as reported in Felo News articles on Apple’s service strategy earlier this month.
Key facts
- Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 6 premieres on Apple TV at 9:00 p.m. ET on Oct 20, 2026. (nypost.com)
- The episode is titled “Judgment Day” and is the series’ season finale. (nypost.com)
- Season 6 consists of six episodes and the finale follows Episode 5’s action‑packed storyline. (nypost.com)
- Apple TV typically releases new episodes the night before the official premiere date. (nypost.com)
- Season 7 is expected in Fall 2027 and will adapt Mick Herron’s novel “Bad Actors.” (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “What time does ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 6 come out on Apple TV?”
