Slow Horses isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Apple TV has renewed the acclaimed spy drama for Season 8, extending the Gary Oldman-led series before Season 6 even premieres.
The newly announced eighth season will consist of six episodes and will adapt Clown Town, the ninth novel in Mick Herron’s Slough House book series. Oldman will return as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant, irascible leader of MI5’s dysfunctional Slough House team.
The renewal comes at an especially busy moment for Slow Horses. The first five seasons are currently streaming on Apple TV, Season 6 premieres Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and Season 7 was previously announced.
“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. Their acerbic take on the high-octane world of espionage is completely unique,” said Jay Hunt, creative director, International, Apple TV.
What Is Slow Horses Season 8 About?
Slow Horses Season 8 will bring Jackson Lamb into another dangerous confrontation with Diana Taverner. According to Apple TV, a botched attempt to blackmail the Park puts Taverner on the offensive, leaving Lamb to uncover one of MI5’s darkest secrets and bring the threat to an end.
The season is based on Clown Town, the ninth installment in Herron’s Slough House novel series. Ben Vanstone will adapt the book for television and serve as an executive producer, while Adam Randall is set to return as director.
Gary Oldman Returns as Jackson Lamb
Gary Oldman will once again lead Slow Horses as Jackson Lamb, the cantankerous but formidable intelligence veteran responsible for the disgraced MI5 agents assigned to Slough House.
The series has become one of Apple TV’s most decorated dramas, winning three Emmy Awards and five BAFTA Television Awards. Its Emmy wins include two for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and one for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
When Does Slow Horses Season 6 Premiere?
Before Season 8 arrives, Slow Horses Season 6 premieres Wednesday, September 16, 2026 on Apple TV. All five previous seasons are currently available to stream.
Season 7 has also already been announced, meaning Apple TV has now committed to at least eight seasons of the spy drama.
When Will Slow Horses Season 8 Premiere?
Apple TV has not announced a premiere date for Slow Horses Season 8. The season will consist of six episodes, with additional production and release details expected at a later date.
Slow Horses is produced for Apple TV by See-Saw Films. Executive producers include Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Douglas Urbanski, Adam Randall, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Gail Mutrux, Billy Bowring, Helen Gregory, Mick Herron and Gary Oldman, with Vanstone also executive producing Season 8.
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