Patton Oswalt celebrates a streaming sensation’s season 6 renewal

Patton Oswalt has long been a passionate cinephile, as he detailed in his 2015 memoir Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life From an Addiction to Film. In it, he candidly shared his obsession with movies, recounting how he watched over 250 films in theaters within a single year. He reflected on how this addiction “bit hours and days out of my life,” emphasizing the profound impact it had on himContinued Love for Film and Television

Although Oswalt has moved past that intense phase, he continues to enjoy movies and television, with a particular fondness for British shows. At the BAFTA TV Tea Party in September 2024, he expressed his admiration for series like Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, and Slow Horses. His enthusiasm for Slow Horses was evident when he responded to an Apple TV post announcing the renewal of the show for its sixth season, wishing it would never end .

Slow Horses first premiered on Apple TV+ in April 2022 and is based on Mick Herron’s acclaimed series of spy novels. The show centers on MI5 rejects who are assigned to the mundane office of Slough House, overseen by the gruff Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman. The cast also includes notable actors like Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jonathan Pryce .

The series has been hig a remarkable 98% rating on the Tomatometer and a 91% user rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have especially lauded Oldman’s portrayal of the anti-hero, appreciating the character’s wit and complexity . Before taking on the role, Oldman sought uld use his own accent, avoid extensive costume changes, and focus on high-quality writing. Slow Horses checked all those boxes, making it an ideal fit for him .

Season 6 Renewal and Future Production

Excitingly, evee of season 5, Slow Horses was renewed for a sixth season, which will adapt Herron’s books Joe Country and Slough House. Creative Director Jay Hunt expressed his delight at the show’s global appeal and praised Oldman’s leading role . Although filming for season 5 has wrapped, production for season 6, which willodes like its predecessors, is set to begin soon . Oldman has indicated his commitment to the role, stating he’ll continue as long as Apple allows iummary, Oswalt’s love for cinema continues to thrive, particularly through shows like Slow Horses,r writing and stellar performances, reaffirming his belief in the power of great storytelling.