The third season of Slow Horses has received a near-perfect approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The latest episodes of Gary Oldman’s hit series debuted on Apple+ on Wednesday after receiving critical acclaim in its first two seasons.
In the days leading up to the premiere, initial reviews ensured the film landed at the top of film review websites.
In the series, 65-year-old Harry Potter star Gary is seen as part of an MI5 agency just trying to get the job done despite all the obstacles that stand in their way.
Immediately after the series’ premiere, Empire praised the series as a “beautifully crafted prestige drama” that was “worthy” of a slot on BBC One.
The third season of Slow Horses has received a near-perfect approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes
The latest episodes of Gary Oldman’s hit series (pictured) made their debut on Apple+ on Wednesday after receiving critical acclaim in their first two seasons
In the days leading up to the premiere, initial reviews ensured the film landed at the top of film review websites
They wrote: “Flying as far under the radar as his squad of unlikely super spies, this horse is more dark than slow.”
“A beautifully made prestige drama that would be more than worthy of prime time on BBC One.” If you’ve ever done it, this should be reason enough to bite the bullet.
AV Club noted that the show was still “tremendously funny” in its final episode, while the Evening Standard praised the drama’s “devilishly backwards plot”.
The Playlist wrote, “In an age when streaming shows so often sag under the weight of episode orders that writers can’t seem to fulfill, there’s something so refreshing about a show like this that it doesn’t have an ounce of fat in its six episodes.” “.
There’s never a point where it sags, and yet at the same time it’s not an overheated action show.
It allows for just the right balance between plot and character, often driving both at the same time.”
Before landing his starring role as Jackson Lamb on the series, Gary hinted that he had considered retiring from acting after being in the industry for almost 50 years.
Speaking on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky on Virgin Radio, Gary said: “I think Lamb gives the world the impression that he doesn’t care and maybe, just maybe, he cares more than most. “
“Maybe he’s trying to juggle everything. He’s kind of treading water and watching the clock until he retires.”
“But like many of us who may have occasionally felt like we need to go away and take it all in, we’re kind of addicted to what we do.”
The Apple+ show follows the ups and downs of spies and the obstacles they face in the risky business (Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in 2023)
The Oscar-winning actor (pictured in May) was celebrated for his role in the spy show, but revealed he had initially considered retiring before taking the role