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Apple TV’s spy drama 'Slow Horses' has added five new actors to its seventh season, which adapts Mick Herron’s novel 'Bad Actors.' The series, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, will focus on hunting a mole within the British government. The new cast includes Varada Sethu, Ethan Moorhouse, Tuppence Middleton, Merab Ninidze, and Joshua McGuire, joining returning stars like James Callis and Jack Lowden.
Apple TV’s spy drama 'Slow Horses' has added five new actors to its seventh season, which adapts Mick Herron’s novel 'Bad Actors.' The series, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, will focus on hunting a mole within the British government. The new cast includes Varada Sethu, Ethan Moorhouse, Tuppence Middleton, Merab Ninidze, and Joshua McGuire, joining returning stars like James Callis and Jack Lowden.
Rosalind Eleazar has emerged as a leading Oscar contender for her role in Chris Rock’s new film, Misty Green, which opens wide in U.S. theaters on October 16. The A24-distributed drama centers on Misty, a former Emmy winner struggling with addiction and industry rejection in Los Angeles. While critics praise Eleazar’s raw performance, reviews have been mixed regarding Rock’s direction. Eleazar, known for her role in Slow Horses, described her audition process as chaotic but pivotal, noting that a failed self-tape led her to fly to Los Angeles to read with Rock in person. She emphasized that Misty’s reliance on appearance is a survival mechanism for validation, not mere superficiality. The film features a supporting cast including Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya, and has generated significant buzz following its premiere at the New York Film Festival.
In the penultimate episode of Slow Horses Season 6, 'Sayonara,' River Cartwright and Sid Baker share an improvised kiss after he rescues her from Russian assassins. Co-producer Gaby Chiappe confirmed the moment was not scripted, calling it a brilliant addition. The episode highlights Diana Taverner's political struggles and sets up a violent finale on October 21.
In the penultimate episode of Slow Horses Season 6, 'Sayonara,' First Desk Diana Taverner faces a committee hearing over her budget constraints and the unauthorized assassination in Kazan. Simultaneously, Sid Baker is kidnapped by Russian assassins but escapes through a clever trick involving a license plate. River Cartwright rescues Sid, leading to an improvised romantic moment. Taverner attempts to trade Sid to the GRU to de-escalate tensions, but River intervenes to prevent her transfer. The episode ends with the Slough House agents hiding in Taverner’s vacation home, awaiting the finale.
Tom Brooke, who plays J.K. Coe in Slow Horses, expressed mixed feelings about his character’s death in Season 6, Episode 4. The scene, adapted from Mick Herron’s novels, marks a planned conclusion for the character after years of advocacy by the actor. While the showrunners emphasized the heroic nature of the death, Brooke admitted he was not entirely comfortable with the outcome, noting the character’s potential for further development.
Actor Tom Brooke expressed deep sadness after his character J.K. Coe was killed in Slow Horses Season 6, Episode 4, stating he is 'not alright' about the decision. The episode, titled 'Lost and Found,' features a brutal bathroom fight scene that Brooke had advocated for since Season 4. While the death marks the end of Coe's arc, Brooke expressed interest in a potential prequel series exploring the character's past.
In the fourth episode of Slow Horses Season 6, titled 'Lost and Found,' the series escalates its action sequences while delivering a pivotal character death. Vulture rates the episode four stars, highlighting a tense dialogue between Jackson Lamb and mercenary Frank Harkness as the standout moment amidst the chaos. The episode concludes with the death of J.K. Coe, a character played by Tom Brooke, who had long advocated for this specific ending. While the show maintains its high-octane pace, the narrative shifts focus to the fallout of Diana Taverner's decisions and the survival of the remaining Slough House agents.
In the fourth episode of Slow Horses Season 6, titled 'Lost and Found,' character J.K. Coe is killed by assassin Jim in a brutal bathroom fight at a bowling alley. Head writer Gaby Chiappe explained that the scene was designed to highlight the camaraderie between two professional killers, while actor Tom Brooke noted that the character’s death was a long-planned arc. The episode also features a tense confrontation between Jackson Lamb and Frank Harkness, and explores the complex relationship between River Cartwright and the returned character Sid Baker.
The third episode of Slow Horses Season 6, titled 'Resurrection,' shifts the tone from grim conspiracy to high-octane action as Slough House agents flee Russian assassins. Olivia Cooke returns as Sid Baker, a character presumed dead since Season 1, reuniting with River Cartwright. The episode features split-screen chases, a tense confrontation between Diana Taverner and Flyte, and a protective mission for a child witness. Vulture rated the episode five stars, praising its energetic pacing and character dynamics.
The sixth season of Slow Horses premiered on September 16, 2026, marking the first installment without series creator Will Smith. The new season, written by Gaby Chiappe, centers on Diana Taverner’s rise to MI5 leadership and a series of murders targeting former Slough House agents, forcing Jackson Lamb and River Cartwright to navigate a crisis of trust and survival.
Apple TV’s Slow Horses launched its sixth season on September 16, 2026, featuring a darker tone and a new power struggle. The series was renewed for an eighth season following an Emmy win, while director Adam Randall praised Jack Lowden’s potential as the next James Bond.
Season 6 of Slow Horses premieres with Kristin Scott Thomas’s Diana Taverner finally leading MI5, driving a darker, more complex plot. The season adapts two novels, features returning characters, and faces mixed reviews on its shift from comedy to thriller.
Apple TV has renewed the spy drama 'Slow Horses' for an eighth season, following its recent Emmy win. The new season will adapt Mick Herron's novel 'Clown Town' and feature a major confrontation between Jackson Lamb and Diana Taverner. Production is set to begin shortly, with Adam Randall returning as director.
Apple TV has renewed the spy thriller 'Slow Horses' for an eighth season following its recent Emmy win for outstanding directing. The new season will adapt the ninth book in Mick Herron's 'Slough House' series, titled 'Clown Town.' Gary Oldman will return as Jackson Lamb, and Kristin Scott Thomas will reprise her role as Diana Taverner in what is described as their most explosive confrontation yet. The six-episode season is set to be produced by See-Saw Films, with Ben Vanstone adapting the material and Adam Randall returning as director. This renewal follows the premiere of Season 6 on Apple TV and a previous renewal for Season 7 announced last year.