India, Sept. 16 -- Gary Oldman's acclaimed spy drama Slow Horses will return for an eighth season, with Apple TV announcing the renewal ahead of the sixth season's premiere on September 16.
Season eight story
The upcoming season will continue the story of Jackson Lamb, played by Oldman, and MI5 second-in-command Diana Taverner. The two characters are set to face what Apple TV describes as their most explosive confrontation yet.
The storyline will centre on a failed attempt to blackmail Taverner that puts her on the offensive. Lamb will then be forced to investigate one of MI5's darkest secrets and attempt to bring the matter to an end.
Based on Mick Herron's novel
The eighth season will be adapted from Clown Town, the ninth novel in Mi...