Apple TV+ has confirmed a fifth season for the acclaimed spy series Slow Horsesstarring the Oscar winner Gary Oldman. The series, which has been praised as “the best spy series on television“, has been renewed shortly after the end of its third season.
Synopsis of the fifth season
The fifth season of Slow Horses will adapt the next novel in the Jackson Lamb literary series by Mick Herron, titled London rules.
In this new season, the team of British intelligence agents, known as the Slow Horses, will face strange events in the city, leading them to discover how everything is connected. Jackson Lambplayed by Gary Oldman, will lead the team as they apply “London rules” in the world of espionage.
Team behind Slow Horses
The series, produced by See-Saw Films and adapted by Will Smithhas been praised for its black mood and its excellent scripts and performances. In addition to Gary Oldman, the cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Freddie Fox, Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Sophie Okonedo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan and Jonathan Pryce.
The fifth season The director has not yet been announced, but it is expected to continue with the success and quality of previous seasons. The three first seasons of Slow Horses are now available on Apple TV+and the fourth season was announced in 2022. @mundiario
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