Summary
Slow Horses season 3 is coming to Apple TV+ in December 2023, with a confirmed release date of December 1st.
The upcoming season will be centered around the third novel of the Slough House series, titled Real Tigers. It will revolve around the agents as they tackle a criminal conspiracy within MI5.
Featuring an impressive ensemble cast including Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Saskia Reeves, among others, the show promises a captivating blend of drama, intrigue, and sharp dialogue.
Slow Horses season 3 is set to premiere on Apple TV+ in 2023, offering fans a glimpse of what's to come for Cartwright, Taverner, and the infamous Jackson Lamb, along with the rest of the Slough House crew. Slow Horses centers around MI5 spies who have been relocated to Slough House, an administrative hub, as a form of punishment within the agency. While these spies haven't committed actions warranting termination, they find themselves trapped in Slough House, carrying out administrative tasks until they either resign or are persuaded to leave by their vexing manager, Jackson Lamb (played by Gary Oldman). Despite their compromised positions, the "Slow Horses," as they are commonly referred to, continue to carry out crucial espionage missions for the benefit of Britain. Viewers can now enjoy streaming Slow Horses on Apple TV+.
Slow Horses Season 3 Latest News
The slow horses, a group of inept spies, have garnered widespread critical acclaim for both seasons of their show Slow Horses. Season 1 received a remarkable 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while season 2 achieved a perfect 100%. The ensemble cast and the unconventional approach of portraying incompetent spies have been particularly praised. Slow Horses is an adaptation of Mick Herron's Slough House novels, with each season based on a different book from the series. Excitingly, both seasons 3 and 4 of Slow Horses have been confirmed, and based on speculation and reveals, season 3 is expected to be just as thrilling as its predecessors.
In September 2023, Apple made the much-anticipated announcement about the release date for Slow Horses season 3. It has now been officially confirmed that the release date for Slow Horses season 3 will be December 1, 2023, exclusively on Apple TV+. Along with this exciting news, Apple also shared some captivating first-look photos from Slow Horses season 3, offering viewers a tantalizing glimpse into the return of Jackson Lamb and the other members of the Slough House Slow Horses.
Slow Horses Season 3 Confirmed
Slow Horses Season 3 Release Date Prediction
Apple TV Plus officially announced the renewal of Slow Horses for both seasons 3 and 4 in June 2022, even prior to the premiere of season 2. Similar to the preceding two seasons, Apple has confirmed that the series will continue to align with the corresponding book series, with season 3 delving into the storyline of the third novel, Real Tigers.The release date for season 3 of The Slow Horses has been officially scheduled for December 1, 2023. Similar to the previous two seasons, this highly anticipated show will be exclusively available on Apple TV+. There are no current plans by Apple to make it available for wider distribution. Season 3 will feature a total of 8 episodes that will be released on a weekly basis, leading up to the finale on December 29.
Slow Horses Season 3 Cast
The star-studded and highly talented cast of Slow Horses season 3 includes the three main characters: Gary Oldman as the untidy Jack Lamb, Jack Lowden as the new member of Slough House, River Cartwright, and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, the director of MI5. Saskia Reeves' supporting character Catherine Standish will make a comeback, joined by Sope Dirisu who will play the new character Sean Donovan, the former head of security at the British Embassy in Istanbul.
While not yet fully confirmed, many beloved characters from Slow Horses are expected to return, such as Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy, Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright, Freddie Fox as James "Spider" Webb, Dustin Demri-Burns as Min Harper, Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander, and Kadiff Kirwan as Marcus Longridge. Christopher Chung, confirmed through first-look images, will also be returning as Roddy Ho in Slow Horses season 3.
Slow Horses Season 3 Story Details
The plot for the upcoming season 3 of Slow Horses remains undisclosed. However, as it will be based on the third novel in the Slough House series, Real Tigers, there are a few plot points that can be speculated upon. Despite the conclusion of season 2 tying up loose ends, the agents at Slough House continue their work and search for their next investigation in the upcoming season. The death of agent Min Harper in season 2 will undoubtedly have a considerable impact on his colleagues for some time.
In Real Tigers and quite possibly in Slow Horses season 3, the members of Slough House find themselves entangled in another criminal plot. However, this time, one of their own becomes the primary target. Standish is kidnapped by an unknown syndicate and held captive for ransom. To secure Standish's release, Jackson, River, and the rest of the slow horses must infiltrate the headquarters of MI5 to acquire valuable information for trade. The third season of Slow Horses will force the agents of Slough House to go against their own superiors, as they discover that the conspiracy reaches from the highest levels of MI5 all the way to Downing Street.
Slow Horses Season 3 Trailer
The finale of Slow Horses season 2 featured a captivating teaser trailer for season 3, promising even more drama, intrigue, clever banter, and humor than its predecessors. The trailer opens with the shocking revelation of Standish's disappearance, followed by a series of intense arguments, gunshots, and, of course, some scenes of the characters enjoying a drink. Furthermore, a subtle hint suggests that season 3 may delve into conspiracy theories surrounding famous figures like Elvis and JFK, adding a layer of intrigue and alluding to the notion of governmental manipulation against its own people.