Slow Horses season 4’s big change actually manages to land

As a longtime fan of the gritty, gripping world of Slow Horses, I can’t help but feel like I’m coming home again with this fourth season. With its mix of intrigue, betrayal, and a healthy dose of British wit, it’s like a comforting cup of tea after a long day.

The new season starts off with a bang – or rather, an explosion in London that threatens to shake up the already shaky foundations of the Service. But fear not, for our beloved misfits at Slough House are still very much in the mix, dealing with their own brand of chaos.

One thing I always appreciate about Slow Horses is its willingness to part ways with characters we’ve grown attached to – just ask poor Min Harper. But this season brings a whole new cast of characters, including Emma Flyte as the new Head of the Dogs, who gives Lamb quite the run for his money.

Up at the Park, things are just as chaotic – Ingrid Tierney is out and a new First Desk, Claude Whelan, is in. He’s got the charm, but can he handle the pressure? Only time will tell.

One thing that never changes in Slow Horses is the constant churn of new spies and the core cast we’ve come to know and love. River is still struggling with his hero complex, Diana is still striving for the top job, and Lamb is still looking as filthy as ever.

But what really sets this season apart is the addition of David Cartwright, played by none other than Jonathan Pryce. He’s going senile, which means River can no longer rely on his espionage expertise – talk about a twist!

In the end, Slow Horses is a show that knows how to keep me on the edge of my seat while also making me laugh. It’s like a well-crafted cocktail – a little bit of danger, a splash of humor, and just the right amount of British charm.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready for another wild ride with Slow Horses on Apple TV+ starting September 4. And as always, remember – never trust a horse you can’t ride!

In this new season of “Slow Horses,” we find our team of misfit spies, relegated to Slough House for their past mistakes, once again in action. This six-part story, titled an espionage tale, has a particularly strong connection to the operations led by Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman.

As a devoted fan, I must say that the intense gunfight at the end of last season left quite an impression, with a staggering death toll that even master manipulator Diana Taverner (Kristen Scott Thomas) might have found challenging to conceal if she so desired. The massive MI5 debacle has certainly stirred things up heading into this season of the Apple TV+ series, as a fresh lineup of characters is introduced to help revamp Park’s tarnished reputation.

However, if a London terror attack is shown in the initial episode, the show’s theme of renewal clashes with the necessity for the Service to persist when it’s discovered that the perpetrators have ties to Slough House.

In “Slow Horses,” characters, particularly spies, have never shied away from being written out of the story – right after the charming Min Harper departed peacefully, either through death or retirement from the Service.

However, season four marked the most significant change in the show’s cast yet. Remarkably, Freddie Fox’s character, the slick Spider, managed to evade Russian spies, but was unable to match up against a car window.

Additionally, we bid farewell to Park’s resident psychopath and Dogs’ Head, Duffy, portrayed by Chris Reilly, along with his eccentric sidekick Hobbs, played by Chris Coghill, who met an amusing demise reminiscent of a ‘Home Alone’-type booby-trapped residence.

It’s possible that viewers might not approve of Duffy for eliminating the adorably quirky archivist Douglas (Sion Daniel Young), but this season introduces a fresh Head of the Dogs – Emma Flyte, played by Ruth Bradley. Unlike the dim-witted yet menacing character Duffy, Emma is a unique and challenging figure, and it takes some time to adjust to her, especially when she naively trusts Lamb’s words.

Up at the Park, there have been some significant changes too. Ingrid Tierney (Sophie Okonedo) was dismissed following the disclosure of the Footprint document. The departure of Taverner and Tierney’s intriguing rival-friend relationship could potentially be compensated for if another character were to fill their void.

James Callis, known for his role as Bridget Jones’s one-hit-wonder friend, joins as the latest First Desk, Claude Whelan. He speaks grandly about transformation, but finds himself struggling, which results in Taverner, now sporting a pixie cut, finding herself in a challenging position – holding the responsibilities of First Desk without the official title.

At Slough House, Joanna Scanlan is attempting to perform Catherine Standish’s duties, and her performance harks back to the TV series “The Thick of It,” with showrunner Will Smith. Rest assured, however, that Standish remains involved from a supporting role.

Here, “Slow Horses” manages to strike an ideal blend by keeping a steady stream of fresh spy elements while ensuring there’s still enough familiarity among the main characters, preventing it from feeling like an entirely new universe.

As a gamer immersed in the heart-pounding world of London espionage, I’ve noticed that change is constant yet some patterns remain unbroken. Just like last season, Jack (River) continues to embody the hero archetype, barging through tube stations with little regard for civilians and finding himself in precarious situations, as if he were a patient on the way to an emergency room. Diana persists in her struggle from the Second Desk, despite her tireless efforts to climb higher within the ranks. And let’s not forget about Lamb, who still manages to look like he just rolled out of a dumpster.

This season, the show skillfully adjusts its character development through David Cartwright (Jonathan Pryce), who is struggling with dementia and can no longer be trusted for his espionage abilities. The show also avoids relying on predictable storylines by not allowing River to rely on David’s expertise, thus adding variety and preventing repetition.

Although we may never fully recover from the unfortunate timing and circumstances surrounding Min’s departure – with even more sorrowful events to come in season four – this show, known for its deliberate pace, masterfully introduces new characters in a way that keeps us engaged. As much as we may miss our beloved favorites leaving, they don’t leave us feeling cold or disconnected.

Slow Horses returns to Apple TV+ for season 4 on September 4.

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2024-09-02 19:19