Gary Oldman Promises 'Slow Horses' Season 6 Is Darker, Heavier, and Just as Wild

Slough House is getting a whole lot grimmer. Apple TV+ hit spy drama *Slow Horses* is gearing up for a sixth season, and leading man Gary Oldman promises the upcoming batch of episodes will take a much heavier turn. The new season picks up after a high-stakes plot to bring down the nation, which featured an unforgettable honeytrap aimed at resident tech guy Roddy Ho (played by Christopher Chung). While the stakes are higher than ever, fans can expect the exact same signature chaos that made the streaming series a monster success. Speaking at the Toronto International Film Festival studio alongside reporter Jada Yuan, Oldman unpacked what lies ahead for Slough House's disgraced MI5 agents. Despite a shift in atmosphere, the core energy remains entirely intact. ## Is Will Smith leaving Slow Horses? Behind the scenes, the show faced a major shift heading into its sixth chapter. Longtime executive producer Will Smith officially stepped away from overseeing the production. However, Oldman—who also serves as an executive producer on the series—brushed off any concerns that the departure would derail their momentum. Oldman explained that the series has always operated differently than standard television projects. The show has relied on a tight-knit, collaborative group of creative producers throughout its entire run rather than leaning on a single official showrunner. According to the star, that unique setup ensured the transition into the new season felt completely seamless. ## What to expect from Slow Horses Season 6 When pressed on whether the set felt noticeably different without Smith at the helm, Oldman turned the question right back on the interviewer, asking if she had already screened the upcoming episodes. After the reporter admitted the new season still felt just like the *Slow Horses* fans love, the veteran actor laughed off the worry, declaring that response as all the proof needed. Visually and thematically, the upcoming installment aims to explore uncharted territory for Jackson Lamb and his team. *Slow Horses* has built a reputation for shifting its stylistic tone with every fresh storyline, and this darker chapter promises to push the bumbling spies further into the deep end than ever before.