Ahead if its fifth season premiere in September, Apple TV+ has already given the spy series Slow Horses the greenlight for a seventh season. Apple already renewed the series for a sixth season last year, but has now doubled down on the series’ future. Slow Horses sees Gary Oldman leading the cast which features Jack Lowden, Kristin […]
A New Golden Age of Espionage TV Shows?
In the wake of the success of Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Chris Connor looks forward to a new golden age of TV spy shows… Espionage and TV have a long and often hugely successful history; if we look at acclaimed adaptations of John Le Carre’s work including The Night Manager and Alec Guinness-led adaptations of […]
Exclusive Interview – Aimee-Ffion Edwards on Slow Horses Season 4
Chris Connor chats with Slow Horses star Aimee-Ffion Edwards… Aimee-Ffion Edwards’ Shirley has been a key member of the Slough House team since the show’s second season. Her relationship with Marcus in particular has resonated with viewers. We sat down with Aimee to discuss Shirley’s arc in this series and the dynamic within the team… […]
Exclusive Interview – Kadiff Kirwan on Slow Horses Season 4
Chris Connor chats with Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan… Kadiff Kirwan’s Marcus has been a firm favourite with the Slow Horses fanbase. We sat down with the him to chat about Marcus’ arc in season 4 and why the role means so much to him. Warning: this interview does contain major spoilers about the season […]
Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 6 Review – ‘Hello Goodbye’
Chris Connor reviews the finale of Slow Horses season 4… Slow Horses has really built momentum throughout its fourth season, as in Mick Herron’s source material finding a way to balance its action and suspense with black humour and a sense of wit. This season an encapsulation of all that makes the show such a […]
Exclusive Interview – Ruth Bradley on Slow Horses Season 4
Chris Connor chats with Slow Horses star Ruth Bradley… Within the world of Slough House and the Slow Horses, the head of the dogs is a major role previously occupied by the infamous Nick Duffy. The newest occupant of the role is Emma Flyt previously of the Met. We sat down with star Ruth Bradley […]
Exclusive Interview – James Callis on Slow Horses Season 4
Chris Connor chats with Slow Horses star James Callis… Claude Whelan has been one of the most intriguing new additions to the Slow Horses ensemble. He at times seems completely out of his depth, especially when up against Kristin Scott Thomas’ Diana Taverner. We sat down with Whelan himself, actor James Callis, to discuss how […]
Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Review – ‘Grave Danger’
Chris Connor reviews the fifth episode of Slow Horses season 4… After the cliffhanger at the end of Slow Horses’ previous episode, the penultimate episode moves along at a relentless pace, setting up an explosive conclusion. River and Flyte are en route to the park with the new head of the dogs trying to decipher […]
Exclusive Interview – Joanna Scanlan on Slow Horses Season 4
Chris Connor chats with Slow Horses star Joanna Scanlan… With Slow Horses’ fourth season now well under way, we had the pleasure of speaking with one of its stars Joanna Scanlan about Moira, a new addition to the Slough House team. She discussed the dynamic Moria brings, acting opposite Gary Oldman and how she found reuniting […]
Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 4 Review – ‘Returns’
Chris Connor reviews the fourth episode of Slow Horses season 4… After the aftermath of the conflict at the end of the previous episode, Lamb grills bad Sam Chapman about how this connects to Lavendres. Sam realises there is a connection to Les Arbres and makes it clear he doesn’t want this intel going anywhere […]
