When Apple TV+'s Slow Horse returns for a second time on December 2, fans have known for six months that seasons 3 and 4 were in the works. The streamer announced in June that they had given an early renewal to the spy thriller, which is based on author Mick Herron's Slough House novel series. Continuing the trend of the first two seasons, the upcoming seasons will follow the corresponding third and fourth books , Real Tiger and Ghost Street respectively. However, despite Herron's series having eight books, no announcements have been made beyond season four.
This "darkly humorous spy drama" tells the story of a group of British intelligence agents, led by talented but cantankerous leader Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), who serve at "Slough House", This is the division of MI5 reserved for those who create conspiracies. Career-ending mistakes. In Season 2, long-buried Cold War secrets surface, threatening to bring carnage to the streets of London, according to the official description for Apple TV+. When a relationship with a Russian villain takes a fatal turn, the hapless heroes must overcome their personal failings in the game to prevent catastrophic events from happening.
As the second chapter of the series comes to an end, here's everything you need to know about Slow Horse Season 3.
Who is the cast of " Slow Horse" Season 3?
Although Apple TV+ has yet to announce the cast for Season 3, Oldman has been confirmed to reprise his role as Jackson Lamb. Joining him in the second season cast are: Kristin Scott Thomas (Diana Taverner), Jack Lowden (River Cartwright), Saskia Reeve Si (Katherine Standish), Rosalind Eliaza (Louisa Gay), Dustin Demry-Burns (Min Harper), Christopher Chung (Rody Ho) ), Freddie Fox (James "Spider" Webber), Chris Reilly (Nick Duffy), Samuel West (Congressman Peter Judd), Amy-Fionn Edwards (Shirley Dander), Cardiff Kevan (Marcus Longridge) and Jonathan Pryce (David Cartwright).
What is the plot of " Slow Horse" Season 3?
According to a synopsis from the book's publisher, Herron's "Real Tiger" tells the story of Slough House agents as they investigate an agent who is kidnapped for ransom. The so-called "Slow Horse" is tasked with overcoming impossible odds and breaking through the impenetrable security of MI5's Regent's Park intelligence headquarters. However, the agents discover a larger conspiracy involving not only a group of private mercenaries, but also the highest authorities of the British Secret Service. Ultimately, they have a responsibility to protect the future of Slough House and the M15 as a whole.
What is the potential premiere date for Slow Horse Season 3?
The first two seasons of "Slow Horse " were filmed simultaneously and will premiere in April and December 2022, about eight months apart. Oldman revealed on the Dec. 2 episode of Kermode & Mayo's Take podcast that he's "currently filming Real Tiger " and that the cast will return for Ghost Street in February 2023. Given that filming for the third season is almost complete, the return of "Slow Horse" may be released later in 2023.
This article will be updated as more details about Slow Horse Season 3 are announced .
