As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of spy thrillers, I must say that the renewal of “Slow Horses” for a sixth season is music to my ears (or rather, eyes). Apple TV+ has truly outdone themselves with this gripping series, and it’s no wonder they’ve decided to keep the games afoot.
It’s clear that Apple TV+ is not planning to withdraw from the world of espionage. The show “Slow Horses,” adapted from the “Slough House” novel series, has been a big success on Apple TV+ since its 2022 debut. Given this, it comes as no shock that the platform has already given a Season 6 greenlight to the popular spy-thriller.
According to Tech Radar, the sixth season of Slow Horses has been officially confirmed, with this announcement being made right after Season 4 ended on Apple TV+. This early renewal for the series means that Season 5, which was secured in January and is set to premiere in 2025, is also moving forward.
The upcoming sixth season of the series is likely to depict our spies in a perilous situation, as they’re forced to elude their pursuers following their entanglement in a “critical game of vengeance,” orchestrated by Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas), the second-in-command at MI5. This season is anticipated to draw its narrative from the sixth and seventh books in Mick Herron’s series titled “Joe Country ” and “Slough House“, respectively. Previous seasons have been based on “Slow Horses” for Season 1, “Dead Lions” for Season 2, and both “Real Tigers” and “Spook Street” for Seasons 3 and 4. Each season thus far has consisted of six episodes.
Slow Horses Has Been an Awards Contender for Apple TV+
The show “Slow Horses” has been a big success on Apple TV+. Although the platform hasn’t disclosed exact viewership figures, it has been recognized in awards circles, with Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden receiving BAFTA and Emmy Award nominations for their performances, and Oldman also earning a Golden Globe nod. The show’s most notable achievement has been in its writing, with Will Smith winning a Primetime Emmy Award for his contribution. This year, the series was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the Primetime Emmys.
Critics’ assessments of the series have been strikingly uniform, earning it a 95% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Each season has maintained a fresh standing on the platform, with Seasons 2 and 4 achieving a perfect score of 100%, while Seasons 1 and 3 received ratings of 95% and 98% respectively. The general sentiment expressed on the site is that “Slow Horses revitalizes the espionage genre by featuring a group of spies who are more bumbling, with Gary Oldman delivering an exceptional performance in playing a character of frumpy authority.
In “Slow Horses,” we follow a group of former MI5 agents who ended up at Slough House, a sort of dumping ground for those who’ve messed up on tasks but are still too valuable to be fired. These individuals are relegated to mundane tasks like paperwork and deal with constant ridicule from their boss, Jackson Lamb (played by Oldman). Despite its seemingly lowly status, Slough House becomes the epicenter of some of the most critical cases in Britain. The series boasts an impressive cast including Sophie Okenedo, Jonathan Pryce, and Hugo Weaving.
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2024-10-15 22:03