In an exciting announcement for fans of espionage thrillers, Apple TV+ has confirmed the renewal of its acclaimed series Slow Horses for a seventh season. This news comes before the highly anticipated fifth season has even aired, which is set to debut on September 24. The show features a stellar cast, including Oscar-winner Gary Oldman in the role of Jackson Lamb, along with Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jonathan Pryce.

Based on the novels by author Mick Herron, Slow Horses has emerged as one of Apple TV+’s standout series since its inception. The upcoming seventh season will adapt Herron’s book Bad Actors, where Jackson Lamb and his team, known as the "Slow Horses," embark on a critical mission to uncover and neutralize a mole within the upper echelons of the British government. This mole poses a significant threat, potentially capable of undermining the very fabric of the state.

Interestingly, while the green light for the seventh season has been given, the sixth season was confirmed only last year and is set to follow a plotline steeped in high-stakes drama. In this sixth outing, the Slow Horses will find themselves on the run as their superior, Diana Taverner (played by Scott Thomas), entangles them in a deadly game of vengeance and retaliation. The sixth season draws inspiration from Herron’s novels Joe Country and Slough House, which are the sixth and seventh installments in the series.

Jay Hunt, the creative director for Europe at Apple TV+, expressed her enthusiasm for the series, stating, “Slow Horses has won fans all over the world with its unique mix of self-deprecating British humor and high-octane action. I’m delighted viewers will have another season to enjoy Gary’s magnificent performance as Jackson Lamb alongside the Slow Horses’ slightly inept spycraft.” This blend of humor and suspense has struck a chord with audiences, contributing to the show’s growing popularity.

Oldman, who recently received a knighthood, shared his thoughts on the series during an interview with Deadline’s Breaking Baz. He noted that the show has garnered a truly international audience, something that reflects its universal appeal. The recognition of Sir Gary Oldman has added another layer of excitement as he continues to portray the complex character of Jackson Lamb.

The production of Slow Horses is managed by See-Saw Films, with a team of executive producers that includes Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Dan Hassid, Mick Herron, Gail Mutrux, Douglas Urbanski, and Gary Oldman himself. The seventh season will be adapted for the screen by Ben Vanstone, while Robert McKillop is set to direct, ensuring that the quality fans expect from the series remains high.

In summary, with both the fifth and sixth seasons on the horizon, and now a seventh confirmed, Slow Horses continues to build anticipation among its viewers, solidifying its place as one of the premier offerings on the Apple TV+ platform.