The spies are back, and they’ve never been sharper. Apple TV+ has just dropped the highly anticipated new season of its hit espionage drama, and within hours of release, it’s already sitting at a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics are calling it “the best spy show on television,” while fans can’t stop buzzing about the explosive twists — and one jaw-dropping casting surprise that nobody saw coming.

At the heart of it all is Gary Oldman, returning as the brilliantly gruff and brutally unfiltered Jackson Lamb. Once again, Lamb commands his dysfunctional team of MI5 rejects — the so-called “slow horses” — who somehow manage to stumble into world-saving heroics despite their reputations as outcasts. Oldman’s performance has been praised as “career-defining,” blending razor-sharp wit with an edge of menace that keeps audiences glued to the screen.

But this season ups the ante. The tone is darker, the stakes higher, and the political games messier than ever before. The show dives into betrayal, double-crosses, and the kind of morally murky operations that blur the line between good guys and villains. And just when fans thought they knew what to expect, Apple TV+ dropped a casting bombshell: a stunning new addition to the team whose arrival could change everything. (No spoilers here — but let’s just say, it’s a name that has fans gasping and critics tipping awards buzz already.)

Social media has erupted since the premiere. Viewers are calling the show “utterly addictive,” “pitch-perfect noir with a modern twist,” and “the spy thriller we didn’t know we needed.” The chemistry between the cast, the razor-sharp dialogue, and the show’s ability to balance dark humor with genuine suspense have all been singled out as reasons this season is blowing away expectations.

👉 With flawless reviews, a legendary lead in Oldman, and a shocking new face that’s already stealing scenes, this season cements the series as Apple TV+’s crown jewel of espionage drama. If you haven’t hit play yet, the question is simple: what are you waiting for?