Slow Horses Tops Apple TV Streaming Charts

The British spy comedy-drama reached the No. 1 spot as its sixth season streams on the platform.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Equestrian

Graphic poster-style illustration of a dim, rain-streaked office window and a lone desk lamp in muted grey and teal with a mustard accent. — Apple TV's sixth-season spy comedy-drama Slow Horses, adapted from Mick Herron's novels, reached No. 1 on the platform's streaming charts this week. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Slow Horses took the No. 1 spot on Apple TV's streaming charts as Season 6 of the series is now streaming. The show is based on Mick Herron's bestselling novels and follows MI5 agents assigned to Slough House.

Why it matters

The show's chart-topping position highlights the continued draw of its adaptation of Mick Herron's novels for audiences in the United States. Its strong awards record reflects sustained critical and viewer interest across six seasons.

The record consists of Apple TV's chart ranking and the show's awards tally of 23 Emmy nominations and 3 wins. The extraction does not provide viewership numbers, and it is unclear how long the No. 1 position will last.

The players

Apple TV

Apple's streaming service is the exclusive home of Slow Horses and carries the series' current season.

Mick Herron

The British novelist wrote the bestselling Slough House novels on which the series is based.

The details

Each season of Slow Horses adapts another of Mick Herron's novels and follows MI5 agents assigned to Slough House. Shorter seasons allow the story to move at a faster pace, and the show is streaming exclusively on Apple TV.

Slow Horses premiered on April 1, 2022.
Slow Horses won Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series at the 2024 Emmys.
Slow Horses won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 2026 Emmys.
Slow Horses took Apple TV's No. 1 streaming spot in October 2026.

Track Record

Slow Horses' three Emmy wins place it among Apple TV's award-winning drama series, extending a pattern of critically recognized originals on the platform.

Slow Horses streams exclusively on Apple TV, so viewers need an Apple TV subscription to watch Season 6. The series' shorter seasons make it possible to finish a season in a relatively short time.