It Starts On The Page: Read ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 Finale Script “Scars” With Foreword By Will Smith
The Season 5 finale of 'Slow Horses' marks the end of creator Will Smith's involvement with the series. Titled 'Scars,' the episode concludes a season-long narrative involving a threat from Libyan nationals. Smith's script includes a significant reveal about the main character, Jackson Lamb, and has been praised for its emotional depth.
- ▪Will Smith exits 'Slow Horses' after five seasons as creator and executive producer.
- ▪The finale, titled 'Scars,' features a confrontation with Libyan nationals attempting to destabilize MI5.
- ▪Smith's script includes an evolved moment that reveals more about Jackson Lamb's past.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Apple TV+ Editor’s note: Deadline’s It Starts on the Page (Drama) features standout drama series scripts in 2026 Emmy contention. The Season 5 finale of Apple TV‘s Slow Horses marks the final episode for creator and executive producer Will Smith who left the spy thriller after five seasons. Smith, who has earned two writing Emmy nominations and one win for his work on Slow Horses, penned the closer, “Scars,” which saw Jackson Lamb’s (Gary Oldman) gang get to the end of the season-long hunt for a cell of Libyan nationals attempting to destabilize MI5 by wrecking havoc on London and using Slough House to do it.
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