Slow Horses' Renewed for Season 8 on Apple TV

WHO:

Deadline - Christopher Chung plays Roddy Ho in "Slow Horses."

Deadline - The series "Slow Horses" stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner.

Variety - Gary Oldman was nominated for lead actor in a drama series at the Emmys.

Deadline - Jay Hunt is the Creative Director, International, at Apple TV.

Variety - The series is produced by See-Saw Films, with executive producers including Gary Oldman, Mick Herron, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Douglas Urbanski, Adam Randall, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gail Mutrux, Billy Bowring, and Helen Gregory.

WHAT:

Deadline - Season 8 will consist of six episodes and is based on Mick Herron’s ninth book in the "Slough House" series, titled "Clown Town."

Variety - The synopsis for Season 8 states that it is up to Lamb to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets and put an end to it once and for all.

Deadline - The logline for Season 8 indicates that Jackson Lamb and Diana Taverner will face off in their most explosive confrontation yet.

Coming Soon - Season 7 of "Slow Horses" is expected to be released next year.

Deadline - Season 8 will consist of six episodes and is based on Mick Herron’s ninth book in the "Slough House" series, titled "Clown Town."

Variety - The synopsis for Season 8 states that it is up to Lamb to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets and put an end to it once and for all.

Deadline - Season 8 will see Jackson Lamb and Diana Taverner face off in their most explosive confrontation yet, involving a botched attempt to blackmail the Park.

Variety - The synopsis for Season 8 states that it is up to Lamb to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets and put an end to it once and for all.

Deadline - "Slow Horses" has been renewed for an eighth season following an Emmy win for outstanding directing in a drama series.

Variety - Season 8 will consist of six episodes and is adapted from Mick Herron’s ninth book in the "Slough House" series, titled "Clown Town."

Deadline - The logline for Season 8 indicates that Jackson Lamb and Diana Taverner will face off in their most explosive confrontation yet.

Variety - A seventh season, based on Herron’s "Bad Actors," has already been announced.

WHERE:

Deadline - The series is produced for Apple TV.

WHEN:

Deadline - Season 6 of "Slow Horses" is set to launch on September 16.

Variety - Season 8 is set to begin production shortly.

WHY:

Deadline - Jay Hunt expressed delight at the show's continued charm and unique take on espionage, stating, "Slow Horses continues to charm audiences all around the world and I’m delighted that Jackson Lamb and his gang of lovable misfits will be back for an eighth season."

Deadline - Jay Hunt expressed delight at the show's continued charm and unique take on espionage, stating, "Their acerbic take on the high-octane world of espionage is completely unique."

Deadline - The renewal follows the show's success at the Emmys, where it won the Drama Directing award for Saul Metzstein.

Variety - Jay Hunt expressed delight at the show's continued charm and unique take on espionage.

HOW:

Deadline - Season 8 is adapted for television and executive produced by Ben Vanstone, with Adam Randall set to return as director. See-Saw Films is part of the Mediawan group.

Deadline - Season 8 is adapted for television and executive produced by Ben Vanstone, with Adam Randall set to return as director.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 23:03 UTC)

Season 8 of the acclaimed series based on Mick Herron’s "Slough House" will feature six episodes and is titled "Clown Town." In this upcoming season, it will be up to Jackson Lamb to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets, leading to an explosive confrontation with Diana Taverner. The season is adapted for television by executive producer Ben Vanstone, with Adam Randall returning as director, and is produced by See-Saw Films, part of the Mediawan group.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 17:01 UTC)

Christopher Chung, who plays Roddy Ho, is set to return in Season 7 of "Slow Horses," which is expected to be released next year. Additionally, Season 8 is already in the works, with adaptations for television being overseen by executive producer Ben Vanstone and director Adam Randall returning to helm the project. The production is being handled by See-Saw Films, which is part of the Mediawan group.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 14:00 UTC)

The highly anticipated eighth season of "Slow Horses" will consist of six episodes and is based on Mick Herron’s ninth book in the "Slough House" series, titled "Clown Town." In this new season, it will be up to Jackson Lamb to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets and put an end to it once and for all. Executive produced by Ben Vanstone and directed by Adam Randall, the show continues to captivate audiences, as Jay Hunt expressed delight in its unique take on espionage and the return of Lamb and his gang of lovable misfits.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 11:58 UTC)

In an exciting development for fans, Season 8 will see Jackson Lamb and Diana Taverner face off in their most explosive confrontation yet, as Lamb attempts to unravel one of MI5’s darkest secrets while dealing with a botched blackmail attempt involving the Park. Jay Hunt expressed delight at the show's continued charm, highlighting its unique and acerbic take on the high-octane world of espionage. This season is adapted for television and executive produced by Ben Vanstone, with Adam Randall returning as director.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:44 UTC)

"Slow Horses," starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb and Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, has been renewed for an eighth season following its recent Emmy win for outstanding directing in a drama series. The upcoming season will consist of six episodes, adapted from Mick Herron’s ninth book in the "Slough House" series, titled "Clown Town," and will feature the most explosive confrontation yet between Lamb and Taverner. Production for Season 8 is set to begin shortly, with executive production led by Ben Vanstone and Adam Randall returning as director.