Cinema VinesApple TV has confirmed that the Emmy‑ and BAFTA‑winning spy drama Slow Horses will return for a brand‑new eighth season, following the scheduled premiere of its sixth season on September 16 and the already announced seventh season. The new series will be based on Mick Herron’s ninth novel, “Clown Town,” and will continue the story of the misfit MI5 operatives who have been relegated to the infamous Slough House.
In the upcoming season, Academy Award winner Gary Oldman will reprise his role as Jackson Lamb, the sharp‑tongued head of the Slough House squad. Lamb will clash with MI5 second‑in‑command Diana Taverner, played by a new cast member, in what Apple TV describes as their most explosive showdown yet. The official synopsis hints that a botched blackmail attempt on the Park will push Taverner onto the offensive, forcing Lamb to uncover one of MI5’s darkest secrets and bring it to an end.
Apple TV’s statement praised the series’ global appeal, noting that the show’s “acerbic take on the high‑octane world of espionage is completely unique.” Jay Hunt, Apple TV’s creative director for international markets, expressed excitement that “Jackson Lamb and his gang of lovable misfits will be back for an eighth season.”
The eighth season will be adapted for television and executive produced by Ben Vanstone, with Adam Randall returning as director. Production will be handled by See‑Saw Films, with a long list of executive producers that includes Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Douglas Urbanski, Randall, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gail Mutrux, Billy Bowring, Helen Gregory, Mick Herron, and Gary Oldman.
On Tuesday, the series celebrated its recent success, winning three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Oldman has also earned Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA nominations for his portrayal of Lamb.
