The spy drama Slow Horses continues to be a gem for Apple TV Plus, receiving nothing but great praise from both critics and audiences (the first two seasons have a combined 97% “Fresh” rating from critics and a 94% rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes(opens in new tab)). The good news is that Slow Horses season 3 will bring us more.
The show is based on Mick Herron’s novels, which follow a group of discredited MI5 officers exiled to Slough House and given the moniker “Slow Horses.” Jackson Lamb, who seems to be past his prime, is their leader. But Lamb and his Slow Horses are constantly being forced to undertake risky missions to prove that they are still in the game.
Here is all the information we currently have about Slow Horses season 3.
Slow Horses season 3 release date
The conclusion of Slow Horses season 2 included a teaser trailer for Slow Horses season 3, just like they did at the end of season 1, informing viewers that the upcoming Slough House expedition is well underway. The new season’s debut date, however, was not specified.
There was a roughly seven-month break between Slow Horses seasons 1 and 2. Therefore, new episodes of Slow Horses season 3 might be released in the late spring or summer of 2023 if a situation similar to this unfolds. However, the first two seasons were produced back-to-back, which facilitated a speedy sequel. Season 3’s release may have been impacted by the larger interval between seasons.
When information on the Slow Horses season 3 release date is made public, we’ll update this page.
Slow Horses season 3 plot
The Herron’s Slough House series consists of eight books, with seasons 1 and 2 of the show being based on the first two volumes, Slow Horses and Dead Lions (opens in new tab). The third book by Herron, Real Tigers, serves as the basis for Slow Horses season 3, which continues in that vein (opens in new tab).
The Real Tigers book’s synopsis is as follows:
“In order to enter the top-notch security of MI5’s intelligence headquarters, Regent’s Park, and steal priceless information in exchange for their comrade’s safety, the agents of Slough House must overcome the odds and defy all expectations of their abilities. The agents discover a broader web of intrigue that involves not only a bunch of private mercenaries but also the top Secret Service officials; the kidnapping is only the tip of the iceberg. After years of being at the bottom of the food chain, the Slow Horses are now abruptly embroiled in a plot that jeopardises not only the existence of Slough House but also MI5 as a whole.”
Slow Horses season 3 cast
Jackson Lamb, the adept spymaster exiled to Slough House but still as capable as ever, is portrayed by Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, even though his appearance and demeanour may not always suggest it. Oldman, an Oscar-winning actor best known for his roles in The Professional, The Dark Knight, and The Darkest Hour, also has a part in Oppenheimer, one of the most anticipated films of 2023. Oldman has suggested that he might stop acting when Slow Horses is over, but with a third season and a fourth already confirmed (plus more books they can keep adapting), it’s unclear when that would happen.
Jack Lowden (Fighting With My Family), Saskia Reeves (Wolf Hall), Rosalind Eleazar (Harlots), Christopher Chung (Waterloo Road), Aimme-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders), Kadiff Kirwan (This Is Going to Hurt), and Marcus Longridge are the other Slough House actors. They play River Cartwright and Catherine Standish, respectively.
Season 3 will also see the return of Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner from The English Patient, Freddie Fox as Spider Webb from The Great, Chris Reilly as Nick Duffy from The Feed, Samuel West as Peter Judd from All Creatures Great and Small, and Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright from The Crown.
New cast members of Slow Horses have not been officially confirmed by Apple TV Plus.
Slow Horses season 3 trailer
At the conclusion of the Slow Horses season 2 finale, we mentioned that Apple TV Plus had added a teaser trailer for season 3 to the episode. The trailer has appeared online even though Apple TV Plus has not yet made it official. Watch it now by clicking here:
How to watch Slow Horses
You will want an Apple TV Plus subscription to watch Slow Horses season 3 once it becomes available because it only airs on the streaming service. The good news is that Apple TV Plus is still one of the more affordable paid streaming options, and it provides new customers with a seven-day free trial as well as a three-month complimentary membership if they buy a new Apple product.
You can watch all of Slow Horses seasons 1 and 2 on Apple TV Plus if you need to catch up.
