As the weather cools down, September brings a wave of screen releases that put London in the spotlight. From supernatural chills to aristocratic drama and gritty spy thrills, whether you’re heading to the cinema or curling up at home, here’s what to watch this month.
Slow Horses is back! The critically acclaimed spy drama returns to Apple TV+ with Season 5. Based on London Rules, the fifth novel in Mick Herron’s hit series, this season sees the misfit agents of Slough House tackling a wave of strange and seemingly random terror attacks across the UK. As the chaos escalates, political tensions rise and suspicions grow- especially when tech whiz Roddy Ho introduces a glamorous new girlfriend who may not be what she seems. Expect plenty of twists, dry wit, and sharp commentary on contemporary British politics as the Slow Horses scramble to connect the dots behind the chaos.
Filming once again takes place across the capital, with familiar locations like Slough House at 126 Aldersgate Street, the Barbican, Regent’s Park, and parts of the City of London returning. While specific new sites remain under wraps, fans can expect more of the gritty, lived-in London atmosphere that has become a signature of the series. Don’t miss one of this year’s most anticipated TV returns, this month!
The beloved Crawley family returns to the big screen in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, arriving in cinemas in September. Set in the early 1930s, the film finds Lady Mary at the heart of a public scandal, just as financial uncertainty threatens the family’s legacy. As both the aristocrats and their loyal staff confront the possibility of social upheaval, The Grand Finale charts a poignant transition into a new era, led by the next generation of Downton. While much of the period drama unfolds within the familiar grandeur of the estate, production was based at The Story Works studio facility in Richmond, adding a local touch to this global cinematic farewell.
Finally, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites. Co-written by franchise creators James Wan and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the film takes inspiration from the real-life Smurl haunting; a chilling case once investigated by the Warrens themselves. While grounded in the franchise’s signature eerie realism, select scenes were filmed in London, adding an urban edge to its supernatural atmosphere. The Conjuring: Last Rites hits cinemas worldwide in September.