Summary
Slow Horsesis finally getting the recognition many believe it deserves - though it took an embarrassing amount of time for the powers that be to give the show its flowers. The critically acclaimed British spy thriller TV show based onthe novel seriesSlough Houseby Mick Herronhit Apple TV+ in April 2022 and took off with two subsequent seasons in December 2022 and November 2023, respectively. Amid its well-to-do run,Slow Horsesgained renewalfor seasons 4 and 5, with the former set to premiere on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, and the latter still pending release confirmation.
Like Herron’s esteemed novels,Slow Horseshas continually captivated audiences with its deftly executed spy premise.Slow Horsesfollows a group of MI5 agencyrejects who’ve been consigned to administrative purgatory for previously mishandling their duties but somehow still end up involved in some of MI5’s most compelling cases. The spy thrillerhas proven time and time again to nail its premise, yetwith three excellent seasons under its belt and more to come, only recently has it been marked with prestigeand recognized among what TV has to offer nowadays.
Slow Horses Has Finally Been Nominated For An Emmy
Slow Horses Has Been Nominated For Outstanding Drama Series
At long last,Slow Horseshas secured an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama series. Thenominations for the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awardswere announced on July 17th by Emmy award-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph, who namedSlow Horsesamong superhit TV seriesShōgun(FX),Mr. & Mrs. Smith(Prime Video),The Crown(Netflix),Fallout(Prime Video),The Gilded Age(HBO),The Morning Show(Apple TV+), and3 Body Problem(Netflix). In addition to Outstanding Drama Series,Slow Horsesraked in several other nominations:
AlthoughSlow Horsesis well-nominated in its first Emmy season, the competition in the drama genre is stiff. Many contesting drama series have high nomination counts, such asShōgun, which earned the most nominations for a drama program this season with 25 nominations overall, andThe Crown, which hooked 18 nominations in its final season. It’s unlikely thatSlow Horseswill sweep the categories it’s nominated in, butaudiences will get to see which ones the series may be able to snag when the award ceremony is broadcast live on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Slow Horses' Lack Of Emmy Success Is A Huge Surprise
Slow Horses Is A Brilliantly Cast, Critically Acclaimed Apple TV+ Triumph
Regardless of how it performs at the Emmys this year,Slow Horses’lack of Emmy success since its inception is shocking, given its critical and general appeal. OnRotten Tomatoes,Slow Horsesboasts an average series approval rating of 97% with critics and 94% with audiences. Across the board of review aggregator websites, critics and audiences hold the series in similar regard. Beyond its spy thriller premise, reviews citeSlow Horses’phenomenal castled byOscar-winning actor Gary Oldman, punchy dialogue, and tendency toward humor as reasons why the series is a must-watch.
Slow Horses’cast also includes Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, and Christopher Chung.
Apple TV+ is also aware of the gem it beholds, renewing season after season to the point thatSlow Horseshas become the longest-running scripted showon the streaming platform (though Apple TV+ seriesThe Morning ShowandFor All Mankindcould also meet the historic achievement pending their renewal). To boot,Apple TV+ has revealedSlow Horsesto be one of its most popular shows, helping to establish AppleTV+ as a genuine contender in the world of streaming. For this and all of its admirable traits,Slow Horsesdeserves not just its Emmy but a whole host of awards.
Slow Horses Season 4: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
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Slow Horses Deserves Awards Recognition
And Not Just From The Emmys
Slow Horseshasn’t been totally bereft of recognitionand has earned various award wins and nominations since its first season. In 2022,Slow Horsespulled a Best Actor in a Streaming Series for Gary Oldman from the Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards and numerous nods for its musical composition from the likes of the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, the Music + Sound Awards, the Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards. The following year,Slow Horsesmade out even better, drawing thrice as many awards and nominations in many additional categories, such as Best Cinematography, Best Casting, and more.
WithSlow Horsesseasons 4 and 5 (and maybe more) on the horizon lies the chance that the powers that be make up for lost time with all the accolades the series deserves.
This year,Slow Horseswas met with the most nominations it’s seen to date and from prestigious establishments, like the BAFTA Awards, the Golden Globes, the British Society of Cinematographers, and, of course, the Primetime Emmy Awards. Hopefully,the series' steady rise in recognition indicates what’s to come in the next few years, asSlow Horses’influence and accomplishments have long proven its worth. WithSlow Horsesseasons 4 and 5 (and maybe more) on the horizon lies the chance that the powers that be make up for lost time with all the accolades the series deserves.
Slow Horses
Cast
Slow Horses follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents led by the notorious Jackson Lamb. Set against the backdrop of the espionage world, the agents must navigate complex operations and defend England from sinister forces, all while dealing with internal struggles and their abrasive boss.
