Slow Horses Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Story & Everything We Know

The Slow Horses season 3 release date has been set for December 1, 2023.

As with the prior two seasons, Slow Horses will be an Apple TV+ exclusive, and Apple has no plans to option it for wider distribution. Season 3 will consist of 8 episodes released weekly, with the finale taking place on December 29

Apple has officially revealed the release date for season 3. The Slow Horses season 3 premiere is scheduled for December 1, 2023, and it will be available exclusively on Apple TV+.

Alongside this exciting announcement, Apple treated fans to a sneak peek with some first-look photos, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming adventures of Jackson Lamb and the Slough House Slow Horses.

Series	Slow Horses
TV Network	Apple TV+
Premiere Date	Apr 1, 2022
Genre	Drama
Starring	Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar

"Slow Horses" fans can rejoice because the series is confirmed to return for a third and fourth season. The decision to shoot these seasons back-to-back, much like the first two, was announced in June 2022. These upcoming seasons will adapt the novels "Real Tigers" and "Spook Street," marking the show's journey through half of Mick Herron's eight-part book series (with a ninth novel in the works).

Douglas Henshall, who plays the role of River in the series, expressed his enthusiasm for continuing to portray the character and potentially adapting all eight of Herron's novels. He mentioned, "I mean, I want to see them—as a fan. I want to see all eight seasons, of course, and I think Mick’s writing another novel. And so, as a fan, I'd love to watch it."

Henshall also hinted at the exciting developments in River's character in season 3, keeping fans eager to see where the story will lead. While he hasn't read the books, he's genuinely excited about the potential direction of the series and the possibility of witnessing River's journey through to its conclusion.

Yes, as detailed above, a trailer for season 3 has landed, teasing plenty of chaos. Watch below:

Season 3 of "Slow Horses" promises to bring us another thrilling adventure, even though the exact plot details are being kept under wraps. Based on the third novel in the Slough House series, "Real Tigers," we can make some educated guesses about what's in store.

While season 2 tied up some loose ends nicely, the agents at Slough House are far from idle and are eager for their next case in season 3. However, the shadow of agent Min Harper's tragic death in season 2 will undoubtedly loom over the team, affecting their dynamics.

In "Real Tigers," and presumably in Slow Horses season 3, the members of Slough House find themselves entangled in yet another criminal conspiracy, but this time, one of their own is the prime target. Standish is kidnapped by an enigmatic syndicate and held for ransom.

To secure Standish's release, Jackson, River, and the rest of the Slow Horses must embark on a daring mission to infiltrate MI5's headquarters and steal valuable intelligence for a high-stakes trade. Season 3 will pit the Slough House agents against their own organization, revealing a conspiracy that reaches from the upper echelons of MI5 all the way to Downing Street.

The third season of "Slow Horses" boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with the main trio leading the way: Gary Oldman as the disheveled and unconventional Jackson Lamb, Jack Lowden as the newest addition to Slough House, River Cartwright, and Kristin Scott Thomas as the formidable MI5 Director, Diana Taverner.

Saskia Reeves will reprise her role as Catherine Standish, a vital supporting character, and she'll be joined by Sope Dirisu, who will portray Sean Donovan, the former head of security at the British Embassy in Istanbul.

While not officially confirmed, many beloved characters from previous seasons are expected to make a return, including Rosalind Eleazar as Louisa Guy, Jonathan Pryce as David Cartwright, Freddie Fox as James "Spider" Webb, Dustin Demri-Burns as Min Harper, Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Shirley Dander, and Kadiff Kirwan as Marcus Longridge.

Christopher Chung, spotted in first-look images, is confirmed to reprise his role as Roddy Ho in Slow Horses season 3. With this star-studded cast, season 3 promises to be another gripping installment in the series that fans won't want to miss!

Apple finally announced Slow Horses Season 3’s release date. This thrilling spy series, based on Mick Herron's novels, is set to continue its captivating journey through the world of MI5's Slough House. With a stellar cast led by Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas, Slow Horses Season 3 is shaping up to be a must-watch espionage adventure that fans won't want to miss. Be sure to catch the official trailer and stay tuned for more thrilling updates!