Season 6 of Slow Horses is violent yet lacks some enchantment.

Are you ready for the sixth season of the critically acclaimed show, Slow Horses? It's finally here, and it's been a long wait. Most streaming shows take their time between seasons, but not Slow Horses.

They've come back in record time. This time around, our beloved Slow Horses are facing a new challenge. They're being hunted down by two cold-blooded sociopaths, and it's almost the perfect crime.

These are the MI5 agents that nobody at the Park will miss. However, there is one person who will never give up on them - Gary Oldman's character, Jackson Lamb. They may be considered losers, but they're his losers.

At the same time, we have Diana Taverner living out her ultimate dream of taking on the role of First Desk. But her new position comes with its own set of problems. When she's faced with a major financial scandal, she's forced to do a TV interview with a right-wing channel run by a notorious billionaire.

As the two storylines intersect, Taverner is forced to turn to the Slow Horses for help. However, this season seems to be missing something. Some say it's because the show's creator, Will Smith, has left.

Others think it's just the natural struggles of a sixth season, trying to balance reinvention and crowd-pleasing. Or maybe it's because they've combined two of Mick Herron's books into one season. Whatever the reason, it's not quite clicking.

As if that wasn't enough, we also have the return of Frank Harkness, played by Hugo Weaving. He's a constant reminder of the worst parts of season four. Although he's less obnoxious this time around, his interactions with River add nothing to the plot.

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It's not just random Slow Horses that meet their end, but even fan favorites. And their colleagues' response is to avoid the topic and move on as quickly as possible. Compared to previous seasons, the witty one-liners and Lamb-isms are lacking.

There's nothing as memorable as "Arsetime the Pope," and many of the good jokes were already revealed in the trailer. I found myself waiting for a punchline that never came. Some may find the jokes at the expense of newcomer Lenny Rush to be hit or miss.

And his dialogue seems to be lifted straight from Lamb's leftovers. However, we do get to see Olivia Cooke's character, Sid Baker, return after being in a sanatorium. She's one of the Slow Horses in danger, and she reaches out to River for help.

But I was more excited to see Rosalind Eleazar's character, Louisa, return. She's the only one capable of change in this group, and her scenes with Shirley are played out one too many times. Despite its flaws, this is still a good season by regular TV standards.

Jack Lowden's comedic timing is on point, and he even manages to sustain multiple hand injuries throughout the season. And let's not forget about Gary Oldman's impeccable portrayal of Lamb. The ending, however, is a letdown.

For the first time, we're left with a major cliffhanger. It's a cheap move, but luckily, filming for season eight is already underway. So we won't have to wait too long for answers.

Slow Horses season six premieres on Apple TV on September 16th. Don't miss out!