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'Slow Horses' Director Teases Emmy-Winning Drama Could End With Season 8

Director Adam Randall hints that the Gary Oldman spy thriller has a natural stopping point after its confirmed eighth chapter.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

The creative mind directing *Slow Horses* is looking ahead to the eventual finish line for the multi-Emmy-winning drama. Speaking during a Q&A at London's Barbican Centre, series director Adam Randall candidly discussed the future of the hit Apple TV+ series, revealing that an eighth season could mark the ultimate end of the line for the beloved espionage saga. Debuting back in 2022, the acclaimed show stars Oscar winner Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the notoriously disheveled boss of Slough House. The department serves as a landing pad for disgraced MI5 agents who have botched critical tasks but managed to escape outright termination. Over its run, the series has become a massive critical success, snagging three Emmy Awards while building a loyal global fanbase.

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After Season 8 Addressing audience members in London, Randall shared that the series trajectory is already well-planned. Apple TV+ has officially greenlit both Season 7 and Season 8, ensuring plenty of upcoming content for viewers. Because the eighth installment will cover the events of author Mick Herron's most recent spy novel, Randall explained that wrapping up the show at that point would offer a fitting and powerful climax. The director also confirmed that work on upcoming episodes is moving rapidly behind the scenes. In fact, Randall revealed that cameras were rolling at the Barbican Centre just eight weeks before the panel took place, proving the crew is already hard at work bringing future storylines to life.

A brunette woman (Oli wearing a red and black sweater in "Slow Horses"
A brunette woman (Oli wearing a red and black sweater in "Slow Horses"

When Does Slow Horses Season 8 Release Even with a firm vision in place, audience members will have to wait quite a while to see how Jackson Lamb and his team of Slough House outcasts wrap up their stories. Randall pointed out that Season 8 is slated to arrive around 2028, giving the creative team a well-defined runway to execute the remaining chapters. In the meantime, the current sixth season is keeping viewers hooked with six weekly episodes running through October 21 on Apple TV+. Whether the show officially takes its final bow with Season 8 or continues to surprise fans, the future of the Emmy-winning thriller is fully mapped out for years to come.

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Slow Horses at the Emmys: From First Nominations to Two Writing and Directing Wins

The Gary Oldman spy drama breaks into the Emmy race in 2024, then returns for another win in 2025. Here is the documented record.

  1. 2024-07-17

    Slough House breaks into the race

    Slow Horses — Slough House breaks into the race

    Slow Horses earns its first Emmy nominations: nine in total, including outstanding drama series. Gary Oldman lands a lead actor nomination for Jackson Lamb, while Jack Lowden makes the supporting actor field for River Cartwright. The recognition follows the show's third season.

  2. 2024-09-15

    Will Smith delivers the first win

    Writer Will Smith wins outstanding writing for a drama series, giving Slow Horses its first Emmy. The show does not take the top drama prize, which goes to Shōgun; Oldman also loses the lead actor race to that show's Hiroyuki Sanada.

  3. 2025-07-15

    Oldman and the series return

    Slow Horses — Oldman and the series return

    Slow Horses earns a second consecutive nomination for outstanding drama series, this time for its fourth season. Oldman also returns to the lead actor shortlist. Adam Randall joins the directing race for the season finale, Hello Goodbye.

  4. 2025-09-14

    Randall takes the directing trophy

    Adam Randall wins outstanding directing for a drama series for Hello Goodbye. The victory gives Slow Horses its second Emmy, following Smith's writing win a year earlier.

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People also ask

Will Slow Horses end after Season 8?
Director Adam Randall indicated that Season 8 would make a great ending for the drama, as it will adapt Mick Herron's most recent novel. However, an official end date has not been formally announced.
When is Slow Horses Season 8 coming out?
Series director Adam Randall stated that Season 8 is expected to debut around 2028.
How many Emmys has Slow Horses won?
The Apple TV+ espionage series starring Gary Oldman has won three Emmy Awards during its run.