Apple TV's acclaimed spy drama "Slow Horses" is set to adapt two novels from Mick Herron's series, "Joe Country" and "Slough House," for its sixth season. The new season will see Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman, and the MI5 agents of Slough House on the run from assassins, with a significant twist revealing the return of Sidonie "Sid" Baker, portrayed by Olivia Cooke. Baker, who has not been seen since the show's first season, is expected to play a key role.
Fans who wish to refresh their memory of Sid Baker's character and her history with the series can revisit "Slow Horses" Season 1. The debut season established Sid's quick wit, her dynamic with River Cartwright (Jack Lowden), and the trust Jackson Lamb placed in her. It also introduced Peter Judd, a far-right politician played by Samuel West, who is slated to reappear in Season 6.
Sid Baker's Season 1 Arc
In Season 1, River and Sid were tasked with surveilling journalist Robert Hobden. During this operation, Sid revealed to River that her presence at Slough House was orchestrated by Diana Taverner, with the specific purpose of monitoring River. Shortly after this revelation, Sid was shot while attempting to save Hobden from an attacker. She was presumed dead after being found in a coma in the hospital and later declared deceased by Lamb in the third episode.
However, the conclusion of Season 1 hinted at the possibility of Sid being alive. Roddy, another Slough House agent, discovered that there was no official record of Sid ever being admitted to the hospital, nor was she present in MI5's database. This suggested that, officially, Sidonie Baker did not exist, leaving her fate ambiguous. In Mick Herron's book series, Sid resurfaces in the seventh novel, "Slough House," revealing the circumstances following her near-fatal injury.
"Slow Horses" Season 6 Details
Season 6 of "Slow Horses" will adapt the sixth and seventh books of Herron's "Slough House" series. "Joe Country" follows events at Regent's Park, where Diana Taverner faces challenges, while Slough House deals with stirring memories and the fallout from past events. "Slough House" is set against the backdrop of Brexit, with the agents of Slough House facing increased marginalization and dying in unusual circumstances, leading them to question if they are targets. The season promises a narrative filled with deceit, power struggles, and danger.
"Slow Horses" Season 6 is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, September 16. New episodes are often released at 9:00 p.m. ET the night prior to the official premiere date, suggesting a potential early release on Tuesday, September 15.