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Fans praise ‘insane’ production speed of Slow Horses

Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, which will return to screens in September
Gary Oldman in Slow Horses, which will return to screens in September (Apple TV+)
  • Gary Oldman announced that season seven of Slow Horses will begin filming in late September or early October this year, surprising fans who are awaiting the release of season five in September.
  • Viewers have lauded the quick turnaround between seasons, contrasting it with Apple TV’s Severance and Netflix’s Stranger Things.
  • Oldman, who plays Jackson Lamb, expressed his fondness for the series, calling it "the wonderful gift that keeps on giving."
  • Season six, which has already finished filming, will feature Lenny Rush and involve the Slow Horses in a high-stakes game of retaliation.
  • Critics, including The Independent’s Nick Hilton, have praised "Slow Horses" for its consistency and enjoyability.
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