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Slow Horses, Apple TV+’s hit spy thriller inspired by Mick Herron’s bestselling book series, ended its Season 5 premiere with a touching tribute card honoring the late John Usher.

When Slow Horses Season 5, Episode 1, “Bad Dates,” wrapped and Mick Jagger’s iconic “Strange Game” started to play, the end credits kicked off with tribute card that read: “In memory of John Usher, a much loved friend and colleague.”

Those familiar with films and TV series like Jane Eyre, Paddington, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Wonder Woman, Paddington 2, The Old Guard, and more may have recognized Usher’s name from past credits. But for those unfamiliar with his work, Usher was a talented member of the costume/wardrobe and transportation departments who helped bring dozens of projects to life.

Want to learn more about John Usher and the projects he worked on? Curious what John Usher’s relation to Slow Horses was? Here’s what to know about the late costume designer and the legacy he left behind.

Who Is John Usher? Slow Horses Season 5, Episode 1 Tribute Card, Explained

John Usher, a costumer and costume assistant, kickstarted his career decades ago. Per IMDb, Usher’s 25 costume department credits include Jane Eyre, Jack the Giant Slayer, Suite Française, Paddington, Macbeth, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, The BFG, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Oasis, Wonder Woman, Darkest Hour, Paddington 2, The Delivered, The Old Guard, Lee, and more.

Per LinkedIn, the London-based costumer worked for Netflix and Warner Bros. Studios over the years, and yes, Usher’s tribute card appeared at the end of Slow Horses Season 5 because he worked on the Apple TV+ series as well.

"In memory of John Usher, a much loved friend and colleague." Slow Horses tribute card
Photo: Apple TV+

Usher’s work in the costume department is credited on Slow Horses 12 episodes that comprise Season 1 and Season 2. And he’s currently listed as a costume assistant on upcoming Season 5 episodes, as well.

Usher’s legacy will live on through all the shows and films he helped create, the many lives he touched, and now, through Slow Horses and its Season 5 tribute.

New episodes of Slow Horses Season 5 premiere Wednesdays on Apple TV+.

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